Economy & Jobs — Bret Harte, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $13,853 |
| Poverty Rate | 42.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% |
| In Labor Force | 1,690 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 21.2% |
| Transportation | 13.8% |
| Construction | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 422 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 318 |
| Physician Offices | 273 |
| Dental Offices | 241 |
| Insurance Agencies | 185 |
| Real Estate Offices | 157 |
| Auto Repair | 145 |
| Gas Stations | 140 |
| Grocery Stores | 137 |
| Law Offices | 129 |
| Coffee Shops | 117 |
| Child Day Care | 95 |
| Commercial Banks | 86 |
| Beauty Salons | 79 |
| Accounting Firms | 58 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.