Economy & Jobs — Carbon, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $80,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,965 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 119 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 25.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
