Economy & Jobs — Merryville, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,219 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$30,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,931 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 416 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.0% |
| Construction | 12.3% |
| Transportation | 12.0% |
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.
