Economy & Jobs — Houlton, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,236 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,378 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,251 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Retail | 15.3% |
| Arts Food | 9.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 43 |
| Auto Repair | 38 |
| Fast Food | 36 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Grocery Stores | 34 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Used Car Dealers | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
