Economy & Jobs — Ferriday, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $28,467 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$31,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $14,429 |
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| Poverty Rate | 55.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 21.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,105 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.3% |
| Wholesale | 13.9% |
| Arts Food | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Home Centers | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
