Economy & Jobs — Cotton Valley, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,316 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$30,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,394 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 216 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 41.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Other Services | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Home Health | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
