Economy & Jobs — Wheeler, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,346 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,511 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 630 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.5% |
| Agriculture | 17.2% |
| Arts Food | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
