Economy & Jobs — New Orleans, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,631 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,698 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 190,228 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.2% |
| Arts Food | 15.5% |
| Professional | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Law Offices | 641 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 534 |
| Fast Food | 381 |
| Bars | 236 |
| Physician Offices | 211 |
| Real Estate Offices | 195 |
| Coffee Shops | 163 |
| Hotels Motels | 154 |
| Grocery Stores | 118 |
| Insurance Agencies | 114 |
| Dental Offices | 113 |
| Child Day Care | 91 |
| Gas Stations | 89 |
| Commercial Banks | 77 |
| Beauty Salons | 73 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
