Acadia Parish, LA Economy


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Acadia, LA County is a great place to live with a cost of living that is significantly lower than most other places in the United States. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment is just $760, which is roughly half the national average of $1430. Groceries are even more affordable, with an index score of 90 compared to 100 in the US. This makes it easy to save money and have more financial stability. In terms of local businesses, Acadia offers many options such as Womack Cafeteria, Hudson's Department Store and Stuart's Hardware. All three offer excellent products and services at competitive rates. Overall, Acadia is a great value and an ideal place to call home due to its low cost of living and abundance of local businesses.

Acadia County has an unemployment rate of 5.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Acadia County has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 10.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Acadia County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Acadia County is 9.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Acadia County is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Acadia County
- The average income of a Acadia County resident is $20,264 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Acadia County resident is $42,368 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyAcadia, LouisianaUnited States
  5.76
  -4.9%-6.2%
  10.5%33.5%
  8.7%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $24,507$37,638
  $42,368$69,021
  $60,993$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.4%1.2%
  6.4%0.5%
  9.4%6.8%
  9.3%10.0%
  3.0%2.5%
  11.4%11.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.9%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  2.8%4.2%
  6.8%9.3%
  16.9%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  6.8%7.0%
  5.9%4.8%
  4.1%4.7%
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