Economy & Jobs — Center, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,293 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,104 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,332 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 21.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.2% |
| Retail | 20.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
