Economy & Jobs — Monroe, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,505 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,889 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 19,036 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.1% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
| Arts Food | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 176 |
| Law Offices | 138 |
| Fast Food | 124 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 90 |
| Insurance Agencies | 87 |
| Dental Offices | 80 |
| Gas Stations | 77 |
| Accounting Firms | 57 |
| General Merchandise | 44 |
| Commercial Banks | 43 |
| Child Day Care | 40 |
| Hotels Motels | 40 |
| Real Estate Offices | 38 |
| Home Health | 34 |
| Auto Repair | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
