Economy & Jobs — Portales, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,555 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,988 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,777 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.2% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Arts Food | 10.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
