Economy & Jobs — Meridian, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,501 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 712 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.6% |
| Retail | 16.2% |
| Public Admin | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
