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Anson

Maine · 680 residents · 1.296 sq mi
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Anson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,712. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 47.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
680
−17%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+21%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6417598789961K2000201020202024Anson
2024680
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,712
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,063
+32%since 2000
from $12,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(641)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(16)
Diversity Score
2
+145%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anson, Maine?

Anson, Maine has about 680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anson, Maine?

The typical household in Anson, Maine earns about $29,712 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Anson, Maine?

About 6.1% 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 47.0% of people in Anson, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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