Economy & Jobs — Alexandria, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,113 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,624 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 19,905 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.4% |
| Arts Food | 13.0% |
| Retail | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 166 |
| Fast Food | 111 |
| Law Offices | 102 |
| Gas Stations | 88 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Insurance Agencies | 59 |
| Dental Offices | 47 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| General Merchandise | 39 |
| Child Day Care | 32 |
| Real Estate Offices | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Convenience Stores | 22 |
| Accounting Firms | 19 |
| Home Health | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
