Economy & Jobs — Harlingen, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,645 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,217 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 31,150 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.6% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
| Professional | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 315 |
| Fast Food | 306 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 265 |
| Insurance Agencies | 166 |
| Law Offices | 161 |
| Child Day Care | 146 |
| Gas Stations | 109 |
| Home Health | 91 |
| Hotels Motels | 85 |
| Commercial Banks | 78 |
| General Merchandise | 74 |
| Dental Offices | 71 |
| Coffee Shops | 70 |
| Real Estate Offices | 67 |
| Used Car Dealers | 57 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
