Economy & Jobs — Laurel, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,692 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$28,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,436 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 198 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.6% |
| Arts Food | 19.7% |
| Transportation | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
