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DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

EastGroup maintains a 401(k) plan for its employees.  The Company makes matching contributions of 50% of the employee’s contribution (limited to 10% of compensation as defined by the plan) and may also make annual discretionary contributions.  The Company’s total expense for this plan was $425,000, $382,000 and $381,000 for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.