Economy & Jobs — Sour Lake, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,241 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$83,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,073 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 934 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 17.4% |
| Construction | 14.7% |
| Professional | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 38 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| New Car Dealers | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
