Economy & Jobs — Ben Wheeler, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $120,523 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$134,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,914 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 817 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 23.4% |
| Arts Food | 19.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 37 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
