Economy & Jobs — Port Barre, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,278 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,656 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 971 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.3% |
| Retail | 24.7% |
| Construction | 15.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 74 |
| Fast Food | 48 |
| Law Offices | 47 |
| Gas Stations | 43 |
| General Merchandise | 35 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Grocery Stores | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Convenience Stores | 18 |
| Accounting Firms | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Home Health | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
