Economy & Jobs — Mermentau, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $117,764 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$128,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,886 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 16.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 146 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.1% |
| Arts Food | 17.4% |
| Other Services | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Physician Offices | 28 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 18 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Accounting Firms | 15 |
| Convenience Stores | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
