Economy & Jobs — Forest Heights, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $81,429 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,379 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 685 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Finance Insurance | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 53 |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Coffee Shops | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Convenience Stores | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
