Economy & Jobs — Big Spring, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,581 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,746 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,571 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.7% |
| Agriculture | 12.4% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| Home Health | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Clothing Stores | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
