Economy & Jobs — Waggaman, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,374 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,398 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,146 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.1% |
| Arts Food | 9.7% |
| Transportation | 9.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 409 |
| Physician Offices | 364 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 358 |
| Law Offices | 342 |
| Insurance Agencies | 318 |
| Dental Offices | 221 |
| Accounting Firms | 146 |
| Gas Stations | 133 |
| Coffee Shops | 115 |
| Real Estate Offices | 113 |
| Bars | 102 |
| Commercial Banks | 98 |
| Auto Repair | 92 |
| Beauty Salons | 85 |
| Grocery Stores | 81 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
