Economy & Jobs — Waterville, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,580 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,156 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,993 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 42.1% |
| Retail | 16.1% |
| Arts Food | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 92 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 84 |
| Physician Offices | 67 |
| Auto Repair | 62 |
| Child Day Care | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 54 |
| Law Offices | 53 |
| Dental Offices | 53 |
| Real Estate Offices | 45 |
| Coffee Shops | 45 |
| Insurance Agencies | 40 |
| Grocery Stores | 24 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 23 |
| Used Car Dealers | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
