Economy & Jobs — Gaithersburg, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $112,467 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$122,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $54,263 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 40,215 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 23.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.6% |
| Public Admin | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 919 |
| Fast Food | 852 |
| Dental Offices | 754 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 640 |
| Law Offices | 636 |
| Real Estate Offices | 556 |
| Insurance Agencies | 352 |
| Child Day Care | 339 |
| Accounting Firms | 310 |
| Commercial Banks | 270 |
| Beauty Salons | 269 |
| Auto Repair | 260 |
| Grocery Stores | 203 |
| Coffee Shops | 173 |
| Fitness Centers | 164 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
