Economy & Jobs — Carthage, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,611 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,037 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.5% |
| Professional | 14.5% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Clothing Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
