Economy & Jobs — Ames, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,188 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,112 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 523 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.1% |
| Transportation | 18.2% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 47 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Convenience Stores | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
