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Bingham

Maine · 758 residents · 2.26 sq mi
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Bingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,021. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
758
−11%since 2000
from 856 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
335 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+13%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5136658189701K1990201020202024Bingham
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,021
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,562
+27%since 2000
from $13,849 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(848)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(726)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(43)
Diversity Score
6
+286%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bingham, Maine?

Bingham, Maine has about 758 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bingham, Maine?

The typical household in Bingham, Maine earns about $23,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bingham, Maine expensive?

In Bingham, Maine, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Bingham, Maine?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bingham, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bingham, Maine?

About 18.4% of people in Bingham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bingham, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Bingham, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 313 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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