New U.S. Census data highlight Maine’s strong labor market and low number of uninsured residents

The U.S. Census released data Thursday from the 2024 American Community Survey on labor markets, personal income, health insurance and other factors in Maine and the country.

James Myall, an economist with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said Maine’s strong labor market stood out with median individual earnings increasing 5%.

Click here to read the full story, first published September 11, 2025 in Maine Public.