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Bowdoinham

Maine · 734 residents · 3.556 sq mi
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Bowdoinham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,014. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $230,100. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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

Total population
734
−7%since 2019
from 788 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 222 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
−6%since 2019
from 51.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
450543635727820201020202024Bowdoinham
2024766
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,014
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,714 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$38,025
+9%since 2019
from $34,930 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.9% in 2019
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(635)
Black7.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(48)
Asian1.9%(15)
Other4.3%(34)
Diversity Score42.5%(335)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(629)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other2.7%(20)
Diversity Score19.8%(145)
Diversity Score
20
−53%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.4 min
−3%since 2019
from 47.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Female
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdoinham, Maine?

Bowdoinham, Maine has about 734 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowdoinham, Maine?

The typical household in Bowdoinham, Maine earns about $79,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowdoinham, Maine expensive?

In Bowdoinham, Maine, the median home is worth about $230,100.

How educated are people in Bowdoinham, Maine?

About 39.3% 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 0.0% of people in Bowdoinham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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