Economy & Jobs — Athens, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $15,673 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$18,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,318 |
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| Poverty Rate | 55.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 87 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 19.1% |
| Agriculture | 14.9% |
| Construction | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
