Economy & Jobs — Dorchester, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $2,499 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$2,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,162 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 17 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 36.4% |
| Manufacturing | 27.3% |
| Agriculture | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 108 |
| Fast Food | 105 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 76 |
| Law Offices | 66 |
| Gas Stations | 65 |
| Insurance Agencies | 58 |
| Dental Offices | 46 |
| Real Estate Offices | 38 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| Home Health | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 33 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Accounting Firms | 21 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
