Economy & Jobs — Sweetwater, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,892 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,390 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,092 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.1% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
| Transportation | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
