Economy & Jobs — Happy, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,313 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,854 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| In Labor Force | 265 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 37.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
| Agriculture | 9.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 106 |
| Insurance Agencies | 79 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 77 |
| Dental Offices | 53 |
| Physician Offices | 50 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Auto Repair | 48 |
| Real Estate Offices | 44 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| Coffee Shops | 33 |
| Accounting Firms | 28 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Chiropractors | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.