Economy & Jobs — Alfred, Maine
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,476 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,142 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 476 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Retail | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 252 |
| Fast Food | 183 |
| Hotels Motels | 141 |
| Real Estate Offices | 119 |
| Child Day Care | 100 |
| Auto Repair | 91 |
| Coffee Shops | 85 |
| Law Offices | 82 |
| Physician Offices | 71 |
| Gas Stations | 68 |
| Dental Offices | 58 |
| Insurance Agencies | 56 |
| Grocery Stores | 40 |
| Beauty Salons | 39 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
