Van Zandt County, TX

County

Economy in Van Zandt

Median Household Income

$69,475

Per Capita Income

$34,236

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

SNAP Recipients

11.0%

Household Income Distribution

How household incomes are distributed across the area — from low-income to high-income households.

Under $30K: 20.8%
$30K - $60K: 24.0%
$60K - $100K: 22.8% (median)
$100K - $150K: 18.0%
$150K+: 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Earnings by Occupation

Median annual earnings by occupation category. Shows which types of jobs pay best in this area.

Professional & Technical: $64,069
Service: $26,695
Sales & Office: $31,408
Construction & Trades: $53,426
Production & Transport: $40,058

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Poverty by Age

Poverty rates by age group. Shows whether economic hardship is concentrated among children, working adults, or seniors.

Children (Under 18): 22.9%
Working Age (18-59): 49.9%
Seniors (60+): 27.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Van Zandt County

Neighborhoods in Van Zandt County

Ben Wheeler / Holly Springs

Lawrence Springs / Jones

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources