Economy & Jobs — Ville Platte, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $28,361 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$32,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $16,796 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 22.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,771 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.5% |
| Retail | 18.1% |
| Arts Food | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
