Economy & Jobs — Benton, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,143 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,075 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,176 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
| Public Admin | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 117 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 81 |
| Physician Offices | 60 |
| Insurance Agencies | 59 |
| Real Estate Offices | 43 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Gas Stations | 36 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Law Offices | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Child Day Care | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
| Clothing Stores | 17 |
| New Car Dealers | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
