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Casco

Maine · 618 residents · 3.283 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $248,500. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
618
+8%since 2023
from 573 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 175 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
−8%since 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
429528628727826201020202024Casco
2024618
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,234
+8%since 2023
from $33,610 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
−1%since 2023
from 0.573 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$248,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% 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-Hispanic73.3%(420)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.8%(148)
Diversity Score49.5%(284)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(465)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.1%(149)
Diversity Score47%(290)
Diversity Score
47
−5%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−3%since 2023
from 28.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% 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
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% 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 Casco, Maine?

Casco, Maine has about 618 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Casco, Maine expensive?

In Casco, Maine, the median home is worth about $248,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Casco, Maine?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Casco, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casco, Maine?

About 26.2% of people in Casco, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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