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Blue Hill

Maine · 963 residents · 4.707 sq mi
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Blue Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $332,100. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

963
+7%since 2019
from 901 in 2019
2010 – 2024
205 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 191 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
55.0
+5%since 2019
from 52.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
6608621K1K1K201020202024Blue Hill
2024799
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,394
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,523 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
$26,404
−27%since 2019
from $36,177 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
14.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information43.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$332,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $285,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$752
US average: $1,124
66.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
33.8% rent
8.0
+92%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92%(829)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(18)
Diversity Score18.7%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(893)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other2.8%(27)
Diversity Score15.1%(145)
15
−19%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
27.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+12%since 2019
from 22.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
60.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
28.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
62.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
47.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

39.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
60.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
6.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Blue Hill, Maine?

Blue Hill, Maine has about 963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Hill, Maine?

The typical household in Blue Hill, Maine earns about $41,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Hill, Maine expensive?

In Blue Hill, Maine, the median home is worth about $332,100, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Hill, Maine?

About 46.7% 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 14.0% 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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