Economy & Jobs — Hester, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $138,879 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$162,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,527 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 441 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 36.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 26.1% |
| Retail | 16.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Fitness Centers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
