Eunice: Economy & Jobs
$35,436 is the median household income in Eunice (1.7× below Louisiana median $60,756), with homes at a median value of $122,000. The surrounding county supports 14,380 jobs (avg $45,093).
- $56,101 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Louisiana $72,013).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $35,436 — below the Louisiana median ($56,631). Poverty rate 33.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 51% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 26.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 50.8% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 33.2% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $24,970 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,400,830 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,101 (vs Louisiana $72,013) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $41,428 |
| Median Household Income | $35,436 (vs Louisiana $56,631) |
| Poverty Rate | 33.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $35,436 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 24.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.6% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 14,380 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $648,421,011 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $45,093 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,851,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% (vs Louisiana 4.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 269 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 285,254 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,060.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Rice, Animal Totals, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,147 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 12,277 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 469,637 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 15 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 29 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 9 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (11)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walmart SUPERCENTER 773 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 20 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EUNICE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $392,287,299 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,813.38 (vs Louisiana $8,373) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 57,576 people (vs Louisiana 28,561) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 76.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Pct Walked | 4.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.9 years (at Louisiana median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 33.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12