Economy & Jobs — Wells, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,182 |
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| Poverty Rate | 42.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 215 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.5% |
| Transportation | 17.5% |
| Construction | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
