Economy & Jobs — Simmesport, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,712 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$29,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,426 |
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| Poverty Rate | 37.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 525 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 34.2% |
| Finance Insurance | 12.1% |
| Public Admin | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Nursing Care | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Funeral Homes | 9 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
