Economy & Jobs — Hempstead, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,041 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,213 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,596 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 29.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 25.6% |
| Arts Food | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 30 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
