Economy & Jobs — Waelder, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,214 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,590 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 385 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 20.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
