Economy & Jobs — Pontiac, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,329 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% |
| In Labor Force | 30,178 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 19.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Retail | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 1,490 |
| Law Offices | 1,259 |
| Fast Food | 1,183 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 1,130 |
| Dental Offices | 766 |
| Insurance Agencies | 725 |
| Real Estate Offices | 505 |
| Beauty Salons | 459 |
| Accounting Firms | 407 |
| Home Health | 325 |
| Gas Stations | 307 |
| Commercial Banks | 288 |
| Child Day Care | 277 |
| Coffee Shops | 249 |
| Auto Repair | 246 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.