Economy & Jobs — Rising Star, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,037 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,713 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 294 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.9% |
| Construction | 16.5% |
| Professional | 15.7% |
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.
