Economy & Jobs — Merrydale, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,608 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 19.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,834 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.2% |
| Retail | 22.3% |
| Arts Food | 8.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 480 |
| Law Offices | 435 |
| Physician Offices | 300 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 293 |
| Insurance Agencies | 269 |
| Dental Offices | 205 |
| Real Estate Offices | 188 |
| Gas Stations | 160 |
| Accounting Firms | 138 |
| Commercial Banks | 126 |
| Beauty Salons | 116 |
| Coffee Shops | 115 |
| Grocery Stores | 109 |
| Child Day Care | 106 |
| Auto Repair | 97 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
