Economy & Jobs — Dawson, Maryland

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$76,371
Estimated 2026~$65,400
Per Capita Income$35,831
Poverty Rate14.4%
Unemployment Rate0.0%
In Labor Force20

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Transportation37.0%
Manufacturing33.3%
Education Healthcare29.6%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Physician Offices70
Fast Food60
Full Service Restaurants47
Dental Offices29
Law Offices25
Insurance Agencies24
Gas Stations22
General Merchandise22
Beauty Salons22
Bars21
Commercial Banks15
Auto Repair14
Accounting Firms14
Hotels Motels14
Grocery Stores13
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).