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Casco

Maine · 582 residents · 3.283 sq mi
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Casco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has declined 11% since 2019. Median home value is $166,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
−11%since 2019
from 653 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 199 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
−14%since 2019
from 52.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
429528628727826201020202024Casco
2024618
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$29,941
+3%since 2019
from $29,005 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $203,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $992 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
19.1% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+30%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(536)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.7%(109)
Diversity Score39.8%(232)
Diversity Score
40
+10313%since 2019
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
−6%since 2019
from 38.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% 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
67.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Female
57.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casco, Maine?

Casco, Maine has about 582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casco, Maine?

The typical household in Casco, Maine earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casco, Maine expensive?

In Casco, Maine, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Casco, Maine?

About 38.5% 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 26.8% of people in Casco, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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