Economy & Jobs — McAllen, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,579 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,406 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 67,352 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.0% |
| Retail | 14.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 633 |
| Fast Food | 519 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 447 |
| Insurance Agencies | 349 |
| Law Offices | 347 |
| Child Day Care | 278 |
| Home Health | 235 |
| Dental Offices | 230 |
| Gas Stations | 187 |
| General Merchandise | 178 |
| Commercial Banks | 146 |
| Coffee Shops | 118 |
| Real Estate Offices | 114 |
| Beauty Salons | 95 |
| Auto Repair | 95 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
