Economy & Jobs — West Columbia, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,490 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,141 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,997 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18.3% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 265 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 232 |
| Physician Offices | 229 |
| Dental Offices | 145 |
| Gas Stations | 127 |
| Insurance Agencies | 117 |
| Coffee Shops | 103 |
| Child Day Care | 102 |
| Real Estate Offices | 89 |
| Law Offices | 86 |
| Beauty Salons | 71 |
| Commercial Banks | 71 |
| General Merchandise | 69 |
| Auto Repair | 60 |
| Hotels Motels | 58 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
