In 1794 the Mission reached its highest population of 946 souls.

It had 6500 head of cattle and horses, 6150 sheep.

In 1798 it raised 4100 bushels of wheat, and in this same year a water-power mill was erected and set in motion.

San Luis was also favored by the presence of a smith, a miller and a carpenter of the artisan instructors, sent by the king in 1794.

Looms were erected, and cotton brought up from San Blas was woven.