Economy & Jobs — Watson, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $96,780 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$168,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,269 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 679 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 24.6% |
| Other Services | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 96 |
| Gas Stations | 66 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| General Merchandise | 39 |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Dental Offices | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 32 |
| Real Estate Offices | 30 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Beauty Salons | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| Coffee Shops | 18 |
| Grocery Stores | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
