Economy & Jobs — Bangor, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,942 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,245 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,408 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.8% |
| Retail | 11.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 113 |
| Fast Food | 94 |
| Gas Stations | 81 |
| Child Day Care | 76 |
| Real Estate Offices | 62 |
| Auto Repair | 61 |
| Dental Offices | 53 |
| Physician Offices | 52 |
| Law Offices | 51 |
| Insurance Agencies | 49 |
| Coffee Shops | 47 |
| Hotels Motels | 36 |
| Grocery Stores | 31 |
| Convenience Stores | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
