Industry Impact
- 460,647 460,647 Total Auto Jobs in State
- 3.5% 3.5% of State Workforce
- 146,549 146,549 Total Auto-Related Employers
- $51.46B $51.46 Billion in Total 2017 Car Sales
- 1.52M 1.52 Million Total New Car Sales
Center For Automotive Research, "Contribution of the Automotive Industry," published January 2015; Employer figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Dun & Bradstreet; Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
Tax Revenue
- $9.75B $9.75 Billion in Total State Tax Revenue
- 19% 19% of State Tax Revenue
- $3B $3 Billion in New Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $1B $1 Billion in Used Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $514M $514 Million in Sales Taxes on Auto Parts and Services
- $5.30B $5.30 Billion in Vehicle Use Taxes (Including Gas Taxes), Licenses and Fees
- $24M $24 Million in Auto Dealer Business Taxes and Estimated Dealer Title Fees
- $0 $0 Income Taxes from Payments for Automakers, Suppliers and Dealers
Center For Automotive Research, “Assessment of Tax Revenue,” published January 2015
Registrations
22,938,559 Registered Vehicles
By Body Style
- Cars 9,168,007 (39.97%)
- SUVs/CUVs 6,267,840 (27.32%)
- Pickups 5,869,316 (25.59%)
- Vans/Minivans 1,103,014 (4.78%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 21,664,694 (94.45%)
- Diesel 992,597 (4.33%)
- Hybrid 219,027 (0.95%)
- Electric 10,615 (0.05%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 11,334 (0.05%)
In Texas, the average age of vehicles is 10.4 years.
The national average age of vehicles is 11.2 years.
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Hedges & Co as of December 31, 2017.
New Purchases
1,519,931 Vehicles Sold
By Body Style
- Cars 502,695 (33.07%)
- SUVs/CUVs 587,115 (38.63%)
- Pickups 357,682 (23.53%)
- Vans/Minivans 50,626 (3.33%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 1,418,622 (93.33%)
- Diesel 77,334 (5.09%)
- Hybrid 18,509 (1.22%)
- Electric 3,109 (0.20%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 2,350 (0.15%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit as of December 31, 2017.
Auto-Related Activity at Ports
Economic Activity From Past Decade
- $286.49 Billion Total Imports
- $156.58 Billion Total Exports
Economic Activity From 2017
- $44.58 Billion Total Imports
- $17.63 Billion Total Exports
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by USA Trade Online, figures represent port activity over the past decade and between January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.
Fueling
- Gasoline Stations 14,455
- Electric Charging Stations 986
- Biodiesel Stations 5
- Compressed Natural Gas Stations 80
- Hydrogen Stations 0
- Liquefied Natural Gas Stations 14
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stations 441
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, figures represent fueling stations as of May 9, 2018.
Texas Consumers
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$33,859
$33,859 Average MSRP Per New Car
National Average $31,696 -
$56,565
$56,565 Median Household Income
National Average $56,516 -
$4,714
$4,714 Median Monthly Household Income
National Average $4,710 -
$619
$619 Median Monthly New Car Payment
National Average $576 -
13%
13% Monthly Car Payment as a Percent of Monthly Income
National Average 12%
Commuting to Work
- Drive alone to work (81%)
- Carpool to work (10%)
- Take public transportation (1%)
- Other (8%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2016 and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Median Monthly New Car Payment computed for a 48-month loan based on MSRP with 20% down and an APR of 4.61 %.
Texas Automaker Facilities
1,752
Facilities
50,428
Employees
Compiled From Company Reports
Industry-Related Businesses
| Business | Facilities | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles and Equipment | 1,752 | 50,428 |
| Suppliers, Parts and Tires | 10,364 | 76,992 |
| Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) | 11,768 | 184,278 |
| Motor Vehicle Dealers (Used Only) | 16,249 | 49,644 |
| Auto Supply Stores | 12,805 | 71,166 |
| Gas Stations | 14,455 | 112,761 |
| Dealers (Special) | 4,113 | 12,173 |
| Property and Casualty Insurance | 265 | 3,954 |
| Car and Truck Rentals | 6,360 | 40,713 |
| Parking | 798 | 12,727 |
| Automotive Repair Shops | 53,656 | 180,357 |
| Carwashes And Other Service | 13,964 | 64,813 |
Facility and employee figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Dun & Bradstreet.