Economy & Jobs — Kilgore, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,295 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,502 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,162 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Retail | 9.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 151 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 101 |
| Law Offices | 100 |
| Physician Offices | 97 |
| Insurance Agencies | 88 |
| Gas Stations | 77 |
| Dental Offices | 68 |
| Hotels Motels | 57 |
| Commercial Banks | 53 |
| General Merchandise | 40 |
| Coffee Shops | 39 |
| Auto Repair | 35 |
| Accounting Firms | 34 |
| Real Estate Offices | 33 |
| Child Day Care | 33 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
