Economy & Jobs — Mer Rouge, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,583 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,544 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 232 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.7% |
| Agriculture | 22.1% |
| Professional | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
