Economy & Jobs — West, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,524 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,106 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 234 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 149 |
| Physician Offices | 124 |
| Insurance Agencies | 112 |
| Gas Stations | 99 |
| Law Offices | 94 |
| Dental Offices | 84 |
| Real Estate Offices | 82 |
| Coffee Shops | 71 |
| Auto Repair | 66 |
| Hotels Motels | 63 |
| General Merchandise | 61 |
| Commercial Banks | 58 |
| Home Health | 53 |
| Beauty Salons | 51 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
