Economy & Jobs — Gonzales, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,451 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,546 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,469 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.6% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 122 |
| Real Estate Offices | 67 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 52 |
| Child Day Care | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Insurance Agencies | 40 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| Hotels Motels | 30 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Coffee Shops | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
