Economy & Jobs — Empire, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,803 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 469 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 26.9% |
| Agriculture | 23.7% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
