Work and Jobs in South Bristol, Maine (ME) Detailed Stats
Occupations, Industries, Unemployment, Workers, Commute
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The unemployment rate in 2023 in South Bristol, ME was 3.0%, which was 13.3% less than the unemployment rate of 3.4% across the entire state of Maine. Compared to the unemployment rate of 5.4% in 2013, this represents a decrease of 80.0%. The most common industries in South Bristol are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.8% of civilian employees), Educational services (13.1% of civilian employees), Construction (9.3% of civilian employees). 43.9% of workers are employees of private companies, which is 42.7% less than the rate of 62.7% across the entire state of Maine.
Most common industries
Most common industries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Industry | All | Males | Females |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 13.8% (58) | 21.9% (52) | 3.3% (6) |
| Educational services | 13.1% (55) | 7.6% (18) | 20.3% (37) |
| Construction | 9.3% (39) | 16.5% (39) | 0.0% (0) |
| Health care | 7.4% (31) | 1.7% (4) | 14.8% (27) |
| Transportation equipment | 6.7% (28) | 8.9% (21) | 3.8% (7) |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4.5% (19) | 5.5% (13) | 3.3% (6) |
| Food and beverage stores | 3.6% (15) | 0.8% (2) | 7.1% (13) |
| Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers | 3.1% (13) | 4.6% (11) | 1.1% (2) |
| Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 2.9% (12) | 4.2% (10) | 1.1% (2) |
| Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations | 2.6% (11) | 1.3% (3) | 4.4% (8) |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 2.4% (10) | 0.8% (2) | 4.4% (8) |
| Public administration | 2.4% (10) | 1.3% (3) | 3.8% (7) |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 2.1% (9) | 2.1% (5) | 2.2% (4) |
| Retail florists | 1.9% (8) | 1.7% (4) | 2.2% (4) |
| Accommodation and food services | 1.9% (8) | 0.8% (2) | 3.3% (6) |
| Private households | 1.7% (7) | 0.0% (0) | 3.8% (7) |
| Finance and insurance | 1.7% (7) | 1.7% (4) | 1.6% (3) |
| Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers | 1.4% (6) | 1.7% (4) | 1.1% (2) |
| Nonmetallic mineral products | 1.4% (6) | 0.8% (2) | 2.2% (4) |
| Metal and metal products | 1.4% (6) | 2.5% (6) | 0.0% (0) |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 1.4% (6) | 0.4% (1) | 2.7% (5) |
| Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers | 1.4% (6) | 1.7% (4) | 1.1% (2) |
| Water transportation | 1.0% (4) | 1.7% (4) | 0.0% (0) |
| Fuel dealers | 1.0% (4) | 1.7% (4) | 0.0% (0) |
| Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores | 1.0% (4) | 1.7% (4) | 0.0% (0) |
| Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores | 1.0% (4) | 0.8% (2) | 1.1% (2) |
| Clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores | 1.0% (4) | 0.8% (2) | 1.1% (2) |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 1.0% (4) | 0.0% (0) | 2.2% (4) |
| Department and other general merchandise stores | 1.0% (4) | 0.0% (0) | 2.2% (4) |
| Broadcasting and telecommunications | 1.0% (4) | 1.7% (4) | 0.0% (0) |
| Computer and electronic products | 0.7% (3) | 0.4% (1) | 1.1% (2) |
| Truck transportation | 0.5% (2) | 0.8% (2) | 0.0% (0) |
| Book stores and news dealers | 0.5% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (2) |
| Social assistance | 0.5% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (2) |
| Repair and maintenance | 0.5% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (2) |
| Apparel, fabrics, and notions merchant wholesalers | 0.5% (2) | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (2) |
| Radio, TV, and computer stores | 0.5% (2) | 0.8% (2) | 0.0% (0) |
| Wood products | 0.5% (2) | 0.8% (2) | 0.0% (0) |
Unemployment in South Bristol
- Unemployment by race in 2000
- Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic residents
- 2.5%Males
- 1.1%Females
Unemployment in 2023:
| South Bristol: | 3.0% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
Unemployment in 2022:
| South Bristol: | 2.4% |
| Maine: | 3.0% |
Unemployment in 2021:
| South Bristol: | 3.9% |
| Maine: | 4.6% |
Unemployment in 2020:
| South Bristol: | 4.8% |
| Maine: | 5.1% |
Unemployment in 2019:
| South Bristol: | 2.6% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
Unemployment in 2018:
| South Bristol: | 2.8% |
| Maine: | 3.2% |
Unemployment in 2017:
| South Bristol: | 3.0% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
Unemployment in 2016:
| South Bristol: | 3.5% |
| Maine: | 3.8% |
Unemployment in 2015:
| South Bristol: | 3.5% |
| Maine: | 4.4% |
Unemployment in 2014:
| South Bristol: | 4.2% |
| Maine: | 5.6% |
Unemployment in 2013:
| South Bristol: | 5.4% |
| Maine: | 6.7% |
Unemployment in 2012:
| South Bristol: | 5.5% |
| Maine: | 7.2% |
Unemployment in 2011:
| South Bristol: | 5.6% |
| Maine: | 7.7% |
Unemployment in 2010:
| South Bristol: | 6.1% |
| Maine: | 8.4% |
Unemployment in 2009:
| South Bristol: | 7.0% |
| Maine: | 8.4% |
Unemployment in 2008:
| South Bristol: | 4.4% |
| Maine: | 5.3% |
Unemployment in 2007:
| South Bristol: | 4.2% |
| Maine: | 4.7% |
Unemployment in 2006:
| South Bristol: | 3.6% |
| Maine: | 4.7% |
Unemployment in 2005:
| South Bristol: | 3.3% |
| Maine: | 4.9% |
Unemployment in 2004:
| South Bristol: | 2.6% |
| Maine: | 4.7% |
Unemployment in 2003:
| South Bristol: | 2.6% |
| Maine: | 5.1% |
Unemployment in 2002:
| South Bristol: | 2.5% |
| Maine: | 4.5% |
Unemployment in 2001:
| South Bristol: | 2.7% |
| Maine: | 3.8% |
Unemployment in 2000:
| South Bristol: | 2.7% |
| Maine: | 3.3% |
Unemployment in 1999:
| South Bristol: | 1.0% |
| Maine: | 4.0% |
Unemployment in 1998:
| South Bristol: | 1.3% |
| Maine: | 4.5% |
Unemployment in 1997:
| South Bristol: | 1.7% |
| Maine: | 5.2% |
Unemployment in 1996:
| South Bristol: | 1.9% |
| Maine: | 5.3% |
Unemployment in 1995:
| South Bristol: | 2.6% |
| Maine: | 5.9% |
Unemployment in 1994:
| South Bristol: | 3.8% |
| Maine: | 6.6% |
Unemployment in 1993:
| South Bristol: | 3.2% |
| Maine: | 6.8% |
Unemployment in 1992:
| South Bristol: | 2.9% |
| Maine: | 7.4% |
Unemployment in 1991:
| South Bristol: | 2.1% |
| Maine: | 7.8% |
Unemployment in 1990:
| South Bristol: | 1.0% |
| Maine: | 5.3% |
Time leaving home to go to work
<5am:
| South Bristol: | 0.5% (2) |
| Maine: | 4.4% (26,948) |
5:30am:
| South Bristol: | 3.0% (12) |
| Maine: | 3.7% (22,592) |
6am:
| South Bristol: | 3.7% (15) |
| Maine: | 5.2% (32,239) |
6:30am:
| South Bristol: | 7.0% (28) |
| Maine: | 9.4% (57,835) |
7am:
| South Bristol: | 11.5% (46) |
| Maine: | 11.5% (70,598) |
7:30am:
| South Bristol: | 16.2% (65) |
| Maine: | 14.9% (91,521) |
8am:
| South Bristol: | 17.2% (69) |
| Maine: | 14.4% (88,758) |
8:30am:
| South Bristol: | 8.2% (33) |
| Maine: | 9.0% (55,154) |
9am:
| South Bristol: | 8.5% (34) |
| Maine: | 4.0% (24,448) |
10am:
| South Bristol: | 9.5% (38) |
| Maine: | 3.8% (23,244) |
11am:
| South Bristol: | 1.5% (6) |
| Maine: | 1.7% (10,648) |
12pm:
| South Bristol: | 0.2% (1) |
| Maine: | 1.0% (5,881) |
4pm:
| South Bristol: | 2.2% (9) |
| Maine: | 6.9% (42,456) |
>4pm:
| South Bristol: | 2.5% (10) |
| Maine: | 5.8% (35,860) |
Travel time to work
Less than 5 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 11.0% (44) |
| Maine: | 5.6% (34,404) |
5 to 9 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 9.7% (39) |
| Maine: | 14.1% (86,612) |
10 to 14 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 11.7% (47) |
| Maine: | 16.0% (98,470) |
15 to 19 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 16.7% (67) |
| Maine: | 14.9% (91,940) |
20 to 24 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 19.0% (76) |
| Maine: | 13.1% (80,377) |
25 to 29 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 3.0% (12) |
| Maine: | 5.1% (31,321) |
30 to 34 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 5.0% (20) |
| Maine: | 10.4% (63,930) |
35 to 39 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 2.0% (8) |
| Maine: | 2.2% (13,677) |
40 to 44 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 2.2% (9) |
| Maine: | 2.7% (16,863) |
45 to 59 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 7.2% (29) |
| Maine: | 5.6% (34,475) |
60 to 89 minutes:
| South Bristol: | 3.2% (13) |
| Maine: | 3.6% (21,933) |
90 or more minutes:
| South Bristol: | 1.0% (4) |
| Maine: | 2.3% (14,180) |
Means of transportation to work
Drove car alone:
| South Bristol: | 67.6% (271) |
| Maine: | 78.6% (483,317) |
Carpooled:
| South Bristol: | 14.0% (56) |
| Maine: | 11.3% (69,208) |
Bus or trolley bus:
| South Bristol: | 0.5% (2) |
| Maine: | 0.5% (3,220) |
Ferryboat:
| South Bristol: | 0.2% (1) |
| Maine: | 0.1% (451) |
Walked:
| South Bristol: | 8.0% (32) |
| Maine: | 4.0% (24,700) |
Other means:
| South Bristol: | 1.5% (6) |
| Maine: | 0.7% (4,104) |
Private vehicle occupancy
Drove alone:
| South Bristol: | 82.9% (271) |
| Maine: | 87.5% (483,317) |
In 2 person carpool:
| South Bristol: | 13.5% (44) |
| Maine: | 10.3% (56,707) |
In 3 person carpool:
| South Bristol: | 2.4% (8) |
| Maine: | 1.4% (7,855) |
In 7+ person carpool:
| South Bristol: | 1.2% (4) |
| Maine: | 0.3% (1,695) |
Class of workers
Employee of private company:
| South Bristol: | 43.9% (184) |
| Maine: | 62.7% (390,945) |
Self-employed in own incorporated business:
| South Bristol: | 5.3% (22) |
| Maine: | 3.1% (19,246) |
Private not-for-profit wage and salary workers:
| South Bristol: | 11.0% (46) |
| Maine: | 10.2% (63,603) |
Local government workers:
| South Bristol: | 7.9% (33) |
| Maine: | 7.6% (47,389) |
State government workers:
| South Bristol: | 2.9% (12) |
| Maine: | 4.3% (26,534) |
Federal government workers:
| South Bristol: | 1.0% (4) |
| Maine: | 2.6% (16,465) |
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business:
| South Bristol: | 27.7% (116) |
| Maine: | 9.3% (58,153) |
Unpaid family workers:
| South Bristol: | 0.5% (2) |
| Maine: | 0.3% (1,676) |
Employee of private company - Males:
| South Bristol: | 47.7% (113) |
| Maine: | 65.6% (212,697) |
Self-employed in own incorporated business - Males:
| South Bristol: | 7.2% (17) |
| Maine: | 4.3% (14,069) |
Private not-for-profit wage and salary workers - Males:
| South Bristol: | 5.5% (13) |
| Maine: | 6.0% (19,473) |
Local government workers - Males:
| South Bristol: | 3.4% (8) |
| Maine: | 5.6% (18,289) |
State government workers - Males:
| South Bristol: | 2.1% (5) |
| Maine: | 3.8% (12,314) |
Federal government workers - Males:
| South Bristol: | 0.8% (2) |
| Maine: | 3.1% (9,960) |
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business - Males:
| South Bristol: | 32.5% (77) |
| Maine: | 11.3% (36,757) |
Unpaid family workers - Males:
| South Bristol: | 0.8% (2) |
| Maine: | 0.2% (688) |
Employee of private company - Females:
| South Bristol: | 39.0% (71) |
| Maine: | 59.5% (178,248) |
Self-employed in own incorporated business - Females:
| South Bristol: | 2.7% (5) |
| Maine: | 1.7% (5,177) |
Private not-for-profit wage and salary workers - Females:
| South Bristol: | 18.1% (33) |
| Maine: | 14.7% (44,130) |
Local government workers - Females:
| South Bristol: | 13.7% (25) |
| Maine: | 9.7% (29,100) |
State government workers - Females:
| South Bristol: | 3.8% (7) |
| Maine: | 4.7% (14,220) |
Federal government workers - Females:
| South Bristol: | 1.1% (2) |
| Maine: | 2.2% (6,505) |
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business - Females:
| South Bristol: | 21.4% (39) |
| Maine: | 7.1% (21,396) |