Economy & Jobs — Highlands, Texas

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$52,167
Estimated 2026~$62,100
Per Capita Income$29,286
Poverty Rate9.8%
Unemployment Rate10.1%
In Labor Force3,022

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare19.9%
Retail11.4%
Professional10.6%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food3,951
Physician Offices3,716
Full Service Restaurants3,473
Law Offices3,160
Dental Offices2,279
Insurance Agencies1,985
Gas Stations1,737
Real Estate Offices1,720
Coffee Shops1,168
Auto Repair1,032
Beauty Salons975
Child Day Care961
Commercial Banks948
Hotels Motels905
Grocery Stores790
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.