Lafourche Parish, LA Economy


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Lafourche, LA County is a great place to live and work. The cost of living is lower than the national average, with the average 2 bedroom rent being just $980 versus $1,430 nationwide. In addition, grocery cost index in Lafourche is 94 compared to 100 in the US. There are many local businesses in Lafourche that provide jobs for residents including Chevron, Progressive Bank, and Lacache Manufacturing Company. These companies offer quality jobs that allow locals to stay in their hometown and build a good life.

Lafourche County has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lafourche County has seen the job market increase by 0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 2.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lafourche County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lafourche County is 9.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lafourche 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 Lafourche County
- The average income of a Lafourche County resident is $25,010 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lafourche County resident is $58,747 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLafourche, LouisianaUnited States
  56
  -4.3%-6.2%
  2.3%33.5%
  9.6%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $30,552$37,638
  $58,747$69,021
  $75,240$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.5%1.2%
  6.3%0.5%
  8.3%6.8%
  8.5%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  11.9%11.0%
  6.2%4.8%
  1.3%0.8%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.7%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  4.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.1%4.2%
  9.3%9.3%
  14.8%14.0%
  2.3%2.1%
  5.5%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  4.2%4.7%
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