Economy & Jobs — Lamar, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $86,851 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,309 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 522 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 38.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.4% |
| Finance Insurance | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Hotels Motels | 22 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
