Economy & Jobs — Lafayette, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,915 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,861 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 62,089 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.2% |
| Professional | 13.1% |
| Retail | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 393 |
| Law Offices | 377 |
| Fast Food | 263 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 212 |
| Insurance Agencies | 167 |
| Dental Offices | 137 |
| Real Estate Offices | 116 |
| Gas Stations | 106 |
| Accounting Firms | 97 |
| Commercial Banks | 95 |
| Coffee Shops | 78 |
| Child Day Care | 70 |
| Beauty Salons | 69 |
| Hotels Motels | 62 |
| General Merchandise | 60 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
