Economy & Jobs — Portland, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $79,540 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $52,125 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 41,586 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.9% |
| Professional | 14.5% |
| Retail | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 411 |
| Real Estate Offices | 339 |
| Fast Food | 281 |
| Law Offices | 221 |
| Child Day Care | 183 |
| Physician Offices | 164 |
| Coffee Shops | 142 |
| Dental Offices | 138 |
| Insurance Agencies | 126 |
| Auto Repair | 111 |
| Beauty Salons | 95 |
| Gas Stations | 92 |
| Hotels Motels | 92 |
| Commercial Banks | 84 |
| Accounting Firms | 82 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
