Poydras, LA Employment

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36%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
35%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPoydrasLouisianaNational
Income per capita$18,970$25,515$29,829
Median household income$35,815$45,652$55,322
Median income owner occupied$36,793$59,392$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,750$27,113$35,192
Median earnings male$41,141$38,087$36,919
Median earnings female$0$22,909$26,250
Unemployment rate3.1%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level34.7%19.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Poydras is 36% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Poydras is 35% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Poydras is 34% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Poydras is 130% higher than the national average

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      $23,874 $35,815 $71,630
      City
      $30,431 $45,652 $91,304
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Poydras median earnings by income bracket

      Poydras employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.1%10.1%
      Manufacturing sector23.5%23.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services1.5%1.5%
      Public administration9.9%9.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities35.1%35.1%
      Education, health & social services2.5%2.5%
      Other17.5%17.5%

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      Source: The Poydras, LA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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