Economy & Jobs — Rice, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,958 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,107 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 602 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 28.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
