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Castine

Maine · 1,014 residents · 1.542 sq mi
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Castine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,125. Population has grown 26% since 2019. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $606,100. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 132% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
+26%since 2019
from 806 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
+26%since 2019
from 523 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
21.0
+2%since 2019
from 20.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7589011K1K1K201020202024Castine
2024996
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,125
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,148
+44%since 2019
from $15,361 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$606,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $523,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,125 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
22.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(771)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(24)
Diversity Score10.5%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(924)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3%(30)
Asian1.8%(18)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score18.7%(190)
Diversity Score
19
+78%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−3%since 2019
from 9.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
19.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
Female
28.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castine, Maine?

Castine, Maine has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castine, Maine?

The typical household in Castine, Maine earns about $138,125 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 $606,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Castine, Maine?

About 77.6% 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 7.3% of people in Castine, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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