Economy & Jobs — La Puerta, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | N/A |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,799 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 33.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 225 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 49.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 26.9% |
| Arts Food | 8.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 36 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 17 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Convenience Stores | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Home Health | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
