Economy & Jobs — Chalmette, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,904 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,077 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,247 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 17.4% |
| Arts Food | 15.7% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 38 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
