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Ackerly: Economy & Jobs

Ackerly's typical household earns $66,094 (1.4× below Martin County median $93,734; 1.2× below Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $74,500. The surrounding county supports 4,144 jobs (avg $54,051).

Income & Affordability

Median household income $66,094 — below the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 0.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).

Affordability · Price To Income Ratio1.1×
Affordability · AffordableYes
Affordability · Interpretationvery affordable
Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed$4,600
Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands)$325,896
Irs Income · Average AGI per return$70,847 (vs Texas $91,104)
Irs Income · Year2022
Income Estimate$76,103
Median Household Income$66,094 (vs Texas $70,518)
Poverty Rate0.3%

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 · Workforceblue_collar
Economic Character · Top IndustryAgriculture
Economic Character · Income Levelmiddle-class
Economic Character · Median Income$66,094

Employment & Workforce

Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).

Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct1.8%
Commuter Profile · Primary Modedrove alone
Employment · Avg annual employment (county)4,144
Employment · Total annual wages (county)$224,010,075
Employment · Average annual pay$54,051
Employment · Year2024
State Occupation Wages · Year2023
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code00-0000
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · TitleAll Occupations
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment13,557,950

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 Farms32
Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres9,729
Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres304.00
Agriculture · Top CommoditiesCrop Totals, Cotton, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Field Crops, Other, Grain
Agriculture · Year2022
Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count)273
Business Patterns · Total Employees2,481
Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands135,001
Business Patterns · Year2022

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 · Convenience Stores3
Local Businesses · Gas Stations3
Local Businesses · General Merchandise5
Local Businesses · New Car Dealers3
Local Businesses · Auto Repair4
Local Businesses · Commercial Banks3
Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies11
Local Businesses · Law Offices3

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 Restaurants12
Dining Scene · Fast Food11

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)

First United Bank
FIRST UNITED BANK LAMESA BRANCH · 601 N 1st St · 79331
The Lamesa National Bank
The Lamesa National Bank · 602 S 1st St · 79331
The State National Bank of Big Spring
LAMESA BRANCH · 801 N 4th St · 79331

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 (3)

UNITED SUPERMARKET 540
Supermarket · 2302 Lubbock Hwy
Claibornes Thriftway
Super Store · 710 N 4th St
WHITES 7 TILL 11
Convenience Store · 304 N Houston Ave
Nearest Snap · NameUNITED SUPERMARKET 540
Nearest Snap · Total In Area14

Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate

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 · NameSEMINOLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION

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$54,714,296
Federal Spending · Per Capita4,392.61 (vs Texas $5,671)
Federal Spending · Population12,456 people (vs Texas 143,570)

Sources: USAspending API

Other

Pct Drove Alone44.4%
Pct Public Transit11.7%
Pct Walked1.8%
Retirement Score · Median age28.4 years (vs Texas 34.5y)
Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct13.1%
Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby1
Retirement Score · Va AccessYes
Retirement Score · AffordableYes
Retirement Score · Factorshospital access, VA nearby, affordable
Retirement Score · Ratinggood

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12