Wichita Falls, TX local economy
13th
Wichita Falls, TX ranks in the 13th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 1,619 in January 2025, up 19.4% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 19 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 56,057 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 1,619 in January 2025, up 19.4% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 19 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Wichita Falls, TX rank among United States metros?
- Wichita Falls, TX ranks in the 13th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Wichita Falls, TX?
- New business applications or registrations in Wichita Falls, TX was 1,619 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Wichita Falls, TX?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Wichita Falls, TX was 19 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Wichita Falls, TX?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Wichita Falls, TX was 56,057 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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