Economy & Jobs — Palacios, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,620 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,705 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,199 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.6% |
| Retail | 18.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.3% |
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.
