Economy & Jobs — Port Lavaca, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,123 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,571 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,788 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.0% |
| Retail | 12.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
