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Alfred

Maine · 661 residents · 3.933 sq mi
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Population has declined 5% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $365,000. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−5%since 2023
from 696 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 177 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−36%since 2023
from 52.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2013 – 2024
5366928471K1K201320202024Alfred
2024661
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,777
−12%since 2023
from $35,142 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−16%since 2023
from 0.526 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $359,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $764 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+32%since 2023
from 25.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
62.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alfred, Maine?

Alfred, Maine has about 661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Alfred, Maine expensive?

In Alfred, Maine, the median home is worth about $365,000, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Alfred, Maine?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alfred, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alfred, Maine?

About 6.4% of people in Alfred, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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