Economy & Jobs — Merkel, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,624 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,197 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.9% |
| Retail | 9.1% |
| Arts Food | 8.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 135 |
| Physician Offices | 105 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 100 |
| Insurance Agencies | 80 |
| Gas Stations | 75 |
| Law Offices | 70 |
| Auto Repair | 45 |
| Hotels Motels | 45 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Coffee Shops | 38 |
| Real Estate Offices | 37 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| General Merchandise | 35 |
| Accounting Firms | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
