Economy & Jobs — Temple, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,204 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,841 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 40,558 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.7% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
| Arts Food | 9.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 283 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 209 |
| Real Estate Offices | 114 |
| Child Day Care | 105 |
| Gas Stations | 103 |
| Dental Offices | 100 |
| Auto Repair | 88 |
| Insurance Agencies | 88 |
| Coffee Shops | 86 |
| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Hotels Motels | 75 |
| Beauty Salons | 68 |
| General Merchandise | 66 |
| Law Offices | 59 |
| Convenience Stores | 53 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
