Economy & Jobs — Taft, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,032 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,097 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,118 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.6% |
| Construction | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 66 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Hotels Motels | 34 |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| Dental Offices | 24 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
