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Bingham

Maine · 716 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 $34,180. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 140 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,000. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
716
−16%since 2000
from 856 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+29%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5136658189701K1990201020202024Bingham
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,180
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,995
+52%since 2000
from $13,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(662)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.2%(16)
Diversity Score13%(93)
Diversity Score
13
+795%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+108%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bingham, Maine?

Bingham, Maine has about 716 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bingham, Maine?

The typical household in Bingham, Maine earns about $34,180 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 $76,000, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Bingham, Maine?

About 12.0% 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 22.8% 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 355 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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