Meet the State Economist
Meet Amanda Rector, the State Economist. She conducts ongoing analysis of Maine's economy to inform planning and policy decisions, including performing special research projects undertaken with and for the Governor’s office, the Legislature and other state agencies.
Latest News
- March 10, 2018: State Economist Amanda Rector presented an overview of Maine’s economic and demographic situation at the NLC Maine Institute
- March 4, 2018: State Economist Amanda Rector participated in a panel discussion on poverty and income inequality in Maine
- January 31, 2018: State Economist Amanda Rector presented an overview of Maine’s economy at the annual AGC Maine Economic Outlook Forum
Economic Forecasting
Reports and information from the Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission
Demographic Projections
The latest population projections for the state, counties, and municipalities
Census Information
Home of the Maine State Data Center and other U.S. Census Bureau information
Annual Income Growth Factor
Annual personal income growth factor calculation for the tax levy limit/LD 1
Taxable Retail Sales
Background on taxable retail sales figures for Maine
Build Your Own Datasheet
An interactive tool containing a collection of frequently requested data from various sources