Economy & Jobs — DeRidder, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,801 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,744 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,571 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.8% |
| Other Services | 11.3% |
| Retail | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
