Economy & Jobs — Chico, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,739 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,311 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.7% |
| In Labor Force | 556 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Retail | 20.3% |
| Agriculture | 18.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 42 |
| Physician Offices | 35 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.