Economy & Jobs — Calais, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,096 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,240 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,505 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.5% |
| Retail | 17.5% |
| Public Admin | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Pet Grooming | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
