McMullen County
McMullen county’s economy is
dominated by a few industries. With
surges in shale oil and gas extraction,
the mining sector accounts for nearly
one quarter of the local workforce. Other
private businesses, such as those in retail
trade and transportation, also operate in
support of the local drilling activity.
Employment Growth 2012-13 by Industry
Government
Other Services (except Public Admin)
Accommodation & Food Services
Arts & Recreation
Health Care & Social Assistance
Educational Services (Private)
Administrative & Support
Management of Businesses
Professional & Scientific Services
Real Estate & Rental
Finance & Insurance
Information
Transportation & Warehousing
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Manufacturing
Construction
Utilities
Mining
Agriculture
With fewer than 1,000 job
positions in McMullen county, changes in
the local labor market have been driven
by development in its mining sector. In
2013, 13 jobs were added to oil and gas
extraction. This gain accounted for more
than two thirds of total job growth in
the county. One additional individual
worked in oil pipeline transportation. The
government sector contributed to the rest
of local employment growth with a total of
three new positions.
-15%
-10%
Activities in the oilfields across
McMullen county have perked up local
businesses, particularly gas stations,
convenience stores and restaurants. Since
2010, the total sales volume of the 40
plus business establishments rose almost
consecutively from one month to the next.
Over those four years, business receipts
expanded more than 30 times.
-5%
0%
5%
Sales
60
50
Volume, $mil (left scale)
400%
Y-o-Y % Change (right scale)
350%
300%
40
250%
200%
30
150%
20
100%
50%
10
0%
0
-50%
2008
26
|
10%
2009
Annual Review of the South Texas Economy – 2014 Edition
2010
2011
2012
2013
15%