Economy & Jobs — Forest, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,347 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,600 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 20.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 114 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.6% |
| Other Services | 23.6% |
| Transportation | 15.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
