Economy & Jobs — Watsonville, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,393 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$85,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,296 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 24,126 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.7% |
| Agriculture | 14.4% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 266 |
| Fast Food | 198 |
| Physician Offices | 160 |
| Real Estate Offices | 140 |
| Dental Offices | 137 |
| Child Day Care | 133 |
| Law Offices | 108 |
| Coffee Shops | 106 |
| Insurance Agencies | 79 |
| Hotels Motels | 76 |
| Auto Repair | 72 |
| Grocery Stores | 69 |
| Beauty Salons | 53 |
| Fitness Centers | 52 |
| Accounting Firms | 50 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
