Major Employers and Industry
Denver City has a strong agriculture and oil/gas based economy like that of many other counties in the region. The following table represents the major employers in Denver City and Yoakum County.
| Company | Employees | Type |
| Denver City ISD | 280 | Public |
| WLP Energy Services | 225-250 (varies) | Private |
| Yoakum County Hospital | 190 | Public |
| Occidental Petroleum | 180 | Private |
| Basic Energy Services | 175 | Private |
| Yoakum County | 160 | Public |
| CJR Contractors, Inc. | 120 | Private |
| C&J Energy Services | 85 | Private |
| Production Downhole Services | 80 | Private |
| Key Energy Services | 40 | Private |
| Golden Spread (Mustang Station) | 28 | Private |
| XTO Energy | 20 | Private |
