Economy & Jobs — Bay City, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,840 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,301 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,104 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.8% |
| Construction | 17.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 21 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
