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Blue Hill

Maine · 799 residents · 4.707 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 267 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $384,800. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% 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
799
−25%since 2023
from 1,066 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
170 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 226 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+1%since 2023
from 52.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6608621K1K1K201020202024Blue Hill
2024799
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$65,659
+18%since 2023
from $55,830 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.632
+7%since 2023
from 0.593 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $343,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,037)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(769)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(72)
Diversity Score
9
+37%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+17%since 2023
from 20.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% 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
33.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
Female
70.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
Foreign born
12.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Hill, Maine?

Blue Hill, Maine has about 799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Blue Hill, Maine expensive?

In Blue Hill, Maine, the median home is worth about $384,800, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Hill, Maine?

About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Hill, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Hill, Maine?

About 12.2% of people in Blue Hill, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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