Economy & Jobs — Athol, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,394 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,627 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,192 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.2% |
| Retail | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 606 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 595 |
| Dental Offices | 348 |
| Law Offices | 331 |
| Physician Offices | 303 |
| Auto Repair | 256 |
| Insurance Agencies | 240 |
| Coffee Shops | 230 |
| Gas Stations | 225 |
| Real Estate Offices | 223 |
| Child Day Care | 216 |
| Beauty Salons | 215 |
| Liquor Stores | 184 |
| Convenience Stores | 181 |
| Grocery Stores | 128 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
