Economy & Jobs — Amherst, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,611 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,200 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $16,525 |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 47.9% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
| In Labor Force | 344 |
|---|
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Transportation | 22.5% |
| Agriculture | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 14.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
