Regional Labor Market Information
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, one of 28 Workforce Development Areas in the state of Texas, provides the latest regional labor market information to help your organization make knowledgable decisions, identify potential opportunities and stay two steps ahead in today’s competitive market.
Economic Snapshot
July 2025 Heart of Texas Economic Snapshot
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of August 15, 2025.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment statistics show you the size of the labor force, the number employed, the number unemployed and the percentage of unemployed compared to the size of the labor force.
Download a PDF of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the Heart of Texas Region here.
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of August 15, 2025.
Source: TexasLMI.com, Waco Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Labor Market Profile
July 2025 Economic Profile for the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Area
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of August 15, 2025.
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We know the ins and outs of the local labor market — from current market conditions that may affect your ability to hire the best talent, to policies, programs and government regulations that affect your business — and can apply this expertise to helping you address specific workforce challenges. Economic and employment data can help uncover key insights to drive your business and inform your recruiting strategy. We can provide this information at no cost to you and work with you one-on-one to determine how to use data to identify and capitalize on opportunities for your business. A variety of labor market information is available through this site.
Current Employment Statistics – LOCAL area employment statistics.
Targeted Industries – Targeted industries are industries that are critical to the Heart of Texas region’s economic future. They employ large numbers of workers, are typically fast-growing, and pay above average wages.
Targeted Occupations – Targeted occupations are occupations that support local, growing industries.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Profiles – Economic data including industry composition, current employment statistics by industry, and unemployment information for Texas’ metropolitan areas.
Labor Market Information News Release
July Brings Small Increase in Regional Unemployment Waco, Texas — The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region inched up slightly in July, rising to 4.1% from 3.9% in June. This change reflects 7,596 residents actively seeking work, along with 1,296 continued...
Contact Information
For questions regarding Labor Market Information, please contact:
Jose Palacios | Manager of Business & Industry Initiatives | 254.296.5383 | jose.palacios@hotworkforce.com
