Economy & Jobs — Slidell, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,497 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,984 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,537 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Arts Food | 11.2% |
| Retail | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 245 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 244 |
| Law Offices | 212 |
| Fast Food | 204 |
| Insurance Agencies | 162 |
| Real Estate Offices | 145 |
| Dental Offices | 144 |
| Gas Stations | 97 |
| Coffee Shops | 94 |
| Commercial Banks | 80 |
| Beauty Salons | 79 |
| Accounting Firms | 69 |
| Child Day Care | 56 |
| General Merchandise | 53 |
| Auto Repair | 51 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
