Economy & Jobs — Waskom, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,781 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,577 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 766 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 27.9% |
| Arts Food | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 45 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
