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The annual income for Sutton County is $59 million with per capita income at $14,835. The principal source of income is the oil and gas industry and related service companies. Other income is derived from agriculture, tourism, and retail business. The major employers in descending order are:
Total Agricultural income excluding government support programs is approximately $15 million annually. According to 1993 figures, major agricultural commodities and income in descending order are:
Beef Cattle
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$3,328,000 |
Hunting
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$2,700,000 |
Sheep
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$1,492,000 |
Goats
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$1,030,000 |
Mohair
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$315,000 |
Wool
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$112,000 |
Special Grants for Businesses: Matching – Up to $2,500.00 for Paint, Landscape, and Grease Traps
Contact: Sonora Economic Development Corporation for more information or application 325/387-6280 www.sonoraedc.org
And for more economic development information visit the Sonora Economic Development Corporation's website at www.sonoraedc.org
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