Economy & Jobs — Ruston, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,120 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,929 |
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| Poverty Rate | 39.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,039 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.9% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
| Arts Food | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 44 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
