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Bowdoinham

Maine · 766 residents · 3.556 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $419,400. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% 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
766
Unchangedsince 2023
from 768 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
215 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 216 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+31%since 2023
from 28.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
450543635727820201020202024Bowdoinham
2024766
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,021
+43%since 2023
from $27,354 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+2%since 2023
from 0.491 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $352,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.4%(180)
Diversity Score44.9%(345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(599)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.8%(167)
Diversity Score42.6%(326)
Diversity Score
43
−5%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+2%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Female
46.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdoinham, Maine?

Bowdoinham, Maine has about 766 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bowdoinham, Maine expensive?

In Bowdoinham, Maine, the median home is worth about $419,400.

How educated are people in Bowdoinham, Maine?

About 65.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bowdoinham, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowdoinham, Maine?

About 21.8% of people in Bowdoinham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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