Economy & Jobs — Ridgely, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,048 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,170 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 952 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.7% |
| Retail | 12.4% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
