Denver City: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Denver City is $85,250 (about the same as Yoakum County median $84,925; 1.1× higher than Texas median $78,476), with homes at a median value of $172,800. The surrounding county supports 6,744 jobs (avg $61,568).
- $67,898 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Texas $91,104).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $85,250 — above the Texas median ($70,518). Poverty rate 13.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 14.5% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $9,160 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $621,944 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,898 (vs Texas $91,104) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $96,098 |
| Median Household Income | $85,250 (vs Texas $70,518) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
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 | Agriculture |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $85,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.0% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 2.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 6,744 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $415,212,409 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $61,568 |
| 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 | 4.0% (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 | 199 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 12,902 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 64.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Cotton, Grain, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 508 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,991 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 287,502 |
| 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 · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 17 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Hotels Motels | 4 |
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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
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 (3)
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 (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | THRIFTWAY FOODS |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 10 |
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 | DENVER CITY 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 | $61,188,054 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 2,833.04 (vs Texas $5,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 21,598 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.5% |
| Pct Walked | 2.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.5 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 22.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12