Economy & Jobs — Perla, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $16,497 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 60 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 30.4% |
| Retail | 14.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
