Economy & Jobs — Lewiston, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,393 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,023 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 18,399 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.5% |
| Retail | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 91 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 67 |
| Child Day Care | 65 |
| Auto Repair | 53 |
| Real Estate Offices | 48 |
| Law Offices | 45 |
| Coffee Shops | 41 |
| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Used Car Dealers | 28 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Beauty Salons | 25 |
| Physician Offices | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
