Local Economy

Terrell is the largest city in Kaufman County. Population within a 20 mile radius is approximately 134,331 with over 900,000 located in commuting distance. This offers existing and new companies located in Terrell a tremendous pool of both skilled and semiskilled workers from which to choose. The work force has an excellent small town, non-union work ethic with below state average turnover.

The City of Terrell has a diversified economic base

• General commerce
• Industrial manufacturing
• Retail 
• Wholesale trade activity
• Distribution
• Production
• Sales
• Commuters
• Services
• Management
• Office/Admin Support
• Education
• Federal, state, and local governments
• Healthcare
• Mental health services
• Ranching & agriculture

Labor force

• Population by Occupation:
  • Production, Transportation and Material Moving 19,552; 14.96%
  • Construction, Extraction and Maintenance 17,411; 13.32%
  • Farming, Fishing and Forestry 887; 0.68%
  • Sales and Office 32,538; 24.90%
  • Service 35,073; 26.83%
  • Professional and Related Occupations 10.111; 7.74%
  • Management, Business, Financial Operations 15,147; 11.59%
• No state personal income tax
• Right-to-Work” state