Economy & Jobs — Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$23,618
Estimated 2026~$27,500
Per Capita Income$19,401
Poverty Rate44.8%
Unemployment Rate13.4%
In Labor Force2,772

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare28.2%
Arts Food17.9%
Retail12.9%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food122
Real Estate Offices67
Full Service Restaurants59
Gas Stations52
Child Day Care44
Dental Offices42
Insurance Agencies40
Physician Offices33
Law Offices32
Hotels Motels30
General Merchandise28
Grocery Stores27
Auto Repair25
Coffee Shops25
Commercial Banks23
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.