Waco, TX Employment

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22%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
27%
Household income NAT. AVG.
40%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$23,126$27,828$29,829
Median household income$40,349$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$61,518$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$28,236$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$26,633$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$21,247$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level25.3%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Waco is 22% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Waco is 27% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Waco is 40% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Waco is 68% higher than the national average

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      $26,896 $40,349 $80,698
      City
      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Waco median earnings by income bracket

      Waco employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.6%12.6%
      Manufacturing sector14.7%14.7%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services15.6%15.6%
      Public administration4.0%4.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.3%6.3%
      Education, health & social services16.3%16.3%
      Other27.3%27.3%

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      Waco, TX137,779$40,34927.1%

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      Waco, TX137,779$40,34927.1%
      Source: The Waco, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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