Economy & Jobs — Carter, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $103,264 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$91,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,938 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 840 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 28.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 11.7% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 104 |
| Physician Offices | 87 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 79 |
| Real Estate Offices | 59 |
| Insurance Agencies | 52 |
| Dental Offices | 49 |
| Gas Stations | 46 |
| Law Offices | 46 |
| Auto Repair | 35 |
| Coffee Shops | 35 |
| Commercial Banks | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 31 |
| Beauty Salons | 30 |
| Hotels Motels | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
