Economy & Jobs — Columbus, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,418 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,929 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,302 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.2% |
| Retail | 21.7% |
| Arts Food | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
