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Anson

Maine · 752 residents · 1.296 sq mi
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Anson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,600. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
−8%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
580 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6417598789961K2000201020202024Anson
2024680
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,736
+37%since 2000
from $12,910 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(794)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(732)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(24)
Diversity Score10.1%(76)
Diversity Score
10
+978%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anson, Maine?

Anson, Maine has about 752 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anson, Maine?

The typical household in Anson, Maine earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anson, Maine expensive?

In Anson, Maine, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Anson, Maine?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Anson, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anson, Maine?

About 27.4% of people in Anson, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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