Economy & Jobs — Hays, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$102,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,373 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 65 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 20.0% |
| Arts Food | 20.0% |
| Public Admin | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 199 |
| Real Estate Offices | 152 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 147 |
| Physician Offices | 123 |
| Insurance Agencies | 78 |
| Dental Offices | 73 |
| Law Offices | 63 |
| Auto Repair | 62 |
| Hotels Motels | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 55 |
| Coffee Shops | 53 |
| Beauty Salons | 51 |
| Clothing Stores | 47 |
| Child Day Care | 43 |
| Fitness Centers | 35 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
