Economy & Jobs — Herbst, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,366 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,612 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 27.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 269 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Finance Insurance | 39.8% |
| Professional | 36.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 51 |
| Gas Stations | 45 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 43 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Bars | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
