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Castine

Maine · 996 residents · 1.542 sq mi
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Castine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $798,800. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% 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
996
+8%since 2023
from 926 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
646 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 601 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7589011K1K1K201020202024Castine
2024996
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,516
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,229 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,886
+21%since 2023
from $32,183 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−2%since 2023
from 0.333 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$798,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $658,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
58.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+3%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(830)
Black1.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(43)
Diversity Score24.1%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(851)
Black4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(50)
Diversity Score32.8%(327)
Diversity Score
33
+36%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% 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
57.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+15%since 2023
from 12.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
42.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% 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
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
Female
34.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castine, Maine?

Castine, Maine has about 996 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castine, Maine?

The typical household in Castine, Maine earns about $168,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castine, Maine expensive?

In Castine, Maine, the median home is worth about $798,800.

How educated are people in Castine, Maine?

About 88.1% of adults age 25 and over in Castine, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castine, Maine?

About 0.7% of people in Castine, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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