Economy & Jobs — Southwest Harbor, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,958 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,970 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 162 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 31.5% |
| Arts Food | 31.5% |
| Professional | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 115 |
| Hotels Motels | 58 |
| Fast Food | 49 |
| Coffee Shops | 37 |
| Real Estate Offices | 34 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 32 |
| Auto Repair | 29 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
