Economy & Jobs — Machias, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,926 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$32,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,812 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
| In Labor Force | 523 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 41.6% |
| Professional | 16.6% |
| Arts Food | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.