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Castine

Maine · 1,029 residents · 1.542 sq mi
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Castine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 254 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $731,600. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $731,600, the poverty rate sits 103% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,029
−20%vs 2011
vs 1,283 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
667 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 832 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
21.4
+5%vs 2011
vs 20.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7589011K1K1K201020202024Castine
2024996
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,375
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,346 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,351
+17%vs 2011
vs $14,826 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.478 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$731,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $608,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,118 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−25.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
54.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
14.2
−15%vs 2011
vs 16.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(23)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score8.2%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(983)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(75)
Diversity Score
7
−11%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.7%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.7%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+31%vs 2011
vs 9.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
32.5%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
−21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
32.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.5% in 2011
Female
34.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castine, Maine?

Castine, Maine has about 1,029 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castine, Maine?

The typical household in Castine, Maine earns about $51,375 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 $731,600, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Castine, Maine?

About 77.7% 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 28.1% of people in Castine, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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