Economy & Jobs — Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,722 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,358 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 25.4% |
| Public Admin | 17.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
