Geismar is a somewhat small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 6,258 people and two associated neighborhoods, Geismar is the 77th largest community in Louisiana. Geismar has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Geismar, where the median household income is $113,582.00. Geismar real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Geismar house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Geismar isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Geismar are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Geismar is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Geismar who work in management occupations (15.37%), office and administrative support (13.56%), and healthcare (9.57%). A relatively large number of people in Geismar telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.05% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Geismar is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Geismar’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Geismar is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.Geismar is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 49.11% of adults in Geismar have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Geismar in 2022 was $40,154, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $160,616 for a family of four. However, Geismar contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Geismar is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Geismar home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Geismar residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Geismar also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 21.66% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Geismar include French, German, English, French Canadian, and Irish. The most common language spoken in Geismar is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
