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Bucksport

Maine · 2,832 residents · 11.412 sq mi
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Bucksport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,765. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,832
−5%since 2000
from 2,970 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
248 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+18%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bucksport
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,765
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,259
+22%since 2000
from $18,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,866)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,656)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score6.6%(188)
Diversity Score
7
+82%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bucksport, Maine?

Bucksport, Maine has about 2,832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bucksport, Maine?

The typical household in Bucksport, Maine earns about $36,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bucksport, Maine expensive?

In Bucksport, Maine, the median home is worth about $126,300, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Bucksport, Maine?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bucksport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bucksport, Maine?

About 18.3% of people in Bucksport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bucksport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Bucksport, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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