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Lake Arthur town, LA

ZIP 70549 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lake Arthur town, LA (70549)

Median Income
$50,952

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+142
Wealth inflow
Population
3,580
Unemployment
6.8%
3.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 142 for ZIP 70549 (Lake Arthur town, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
6.8%+84% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
3.9%-36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.0%+79% vs US avg
x
54
Establishments
383
Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining10.1%
  • Construction11.4%
  • Manufacturing6.5%
  • Retail trade22.9%
  • Transportation, utilities5.0%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
  • Professional, scientific, management4.5%
  • Education, health care, social20.0%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
  • Other services3.3%
  • Public administration3.2%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$50,952
Unemployment6.8%
Establishments54
Employees383