Alba: Economy & Jobs
Households in Alba earn a median $60,682 (about the same as Wood County median $60,300; 1.3× below Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $112,500. The surrounding county supports 2,339 jobs (avg $43,966).
- $68,918 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Texas $91,104).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $60,682 — below the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 9.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.3% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $5,350 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $368,709 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $68,918 (vs Texas $91,104) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $67,895 |
| Median Household Income | $60,682 (vs Texas $70,518) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $60,682 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 33.80 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.3% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,339 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $102,828,583 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $43,966 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 13,557,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% (vs Texas 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 30 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 72,477 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,415.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Horticulture Totals, Cattle, Milk |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 205 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,642 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 61,439 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 6 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Chiropractors | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 12379 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | RAINS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $103,319,288 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,493.86 (vs Texas $5,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 12,164 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 9.4% |
| Pct Walked | 8.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 52.2 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 40.5% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12