Economy & Jobs — Independence, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,268 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,934 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 987 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.9% |
| Transportation | 12.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 100 |
| Fast Food | 98 |
| Gas Stations | 78 |
| Physician Offices | 55 |
| Insurance Agencies | 54 |
| Law Offices | 51 |
| General Merchandise | 43 |
| Child Day Care | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 32 |
| Coffee Shops | 31 |
| Real Estate Offices | 27 |
| Grocery Stores | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
