Economy & Jobs — Belfast, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,679 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $45,129 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,612 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.2% |
| Professional | 20.1% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| Fast Food | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Pet Grooming | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
