Economy & Jobs — New Roads, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,328 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,096 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% |
| In Labor Force | 1,687 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.5% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.