Economy & Jobs — Abilene, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,648 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,019 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 62,637 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.7% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
| Arts Food | 8.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
