Economy & Jobs — Childress, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,644 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,231 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,476 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.7% |
| Agriculture | 20.4% |
| Public Admin | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
