Yoakum: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Yoakum center on a median $46,810 (1.4× below Lavaca County median $63,240; 1.7× below Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $151,100. The surrounding county supports 6,827 jobs (avg $55,419).
- $117,228 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Texas $91,104).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,810 — below the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 17.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 23.9% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,480 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $994,090 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $117,228 (vs Texas $91,104) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $56,918 |
| Median Household Income | $46,810 (vs Texas $70,518) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $46,810 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 6,827 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $378,358,681 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,419 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 13,557,950 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1,533 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 411,339 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 268.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Specialty Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 444 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 5,171 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 302,021 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 10 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 19 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 3448 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 8 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | YOAKUM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $139,169,754 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,020.27 (vs Texas $5,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 19,824 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 4.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 30.3 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 31.1% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12