Economy & Jobs — New Waverly, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,137 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,552 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 458 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 23.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.5% |
| Public Admin | 17.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 37 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Gas Stations | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Real Estate Offices | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 13 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
