Economy & Jobs — Kentwood, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,364 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,315 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 625 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 29.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.8% |
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.
