Economy & Jobs — Houston, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,813 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,142 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,219,957 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.7% |
| Professional | 14.9% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 660 |
| Fast Food | 595 |
| Dental Offices | 513 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 489 |
| Gas Stations | 331 |
| Real Estate Offices | 329 |
| Insurance Agencies | 308 |
| Home Health | 240 |
| Child Day Care | 230 |
| Convenience Stores | 224 |
| Beauty Salons | 220 |
| Coffee Shops | 205 |
| Law Offices | 197 |
| Commercial Banks | 155 |
| Auto Repair | 130 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
