Economy & Jobs — Natchitoches, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,133 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,380 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,771 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.8% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Arts Food | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Law Offices | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Home Health | 9 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
