Economy & Jobs — Bay City, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,420 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,756 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,080 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.9% |
| Retail | 15.9% |
| Arts Food | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 83 |
| Fast Food | 70 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Insurance Agencies | 41 |
| Bars | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 33 |
| Dental Offices | 32 |
| Auto Repair | 27 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
| Convenience Stores | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
