Economy & Jobs — Hale Center, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,436 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 761 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.2% |
| Transportation | 18.2% |
| Retail | 17.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
