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Cousins Island

Maine · 658 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Cousins Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,625. Population has grown 29% since 2023. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $658,000. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% 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
658
+29%since 2023
from 509 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
620 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 480 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
−3%since 2023
from 59.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
410478546614682201020202024Cousins Island
2024658
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$180,625
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,936
+20%since 2023
from $77,249 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+5%since 2023
from 0.353 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$658,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $634,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−30%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score19.3%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score13.4%(88)
Diversity Score
13
−30%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% 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
35.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−8%since 2023
from 27.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
7.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Cousins Island, Maine?

Cousins Island, Maine has about 658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cousins Island, Maine?

The typical household in Cousins Island, Maine earns about $180,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cousins Island, Maine expensive?

In Cousins Island, Maine, the median home is worth about $658,000.

How educated are people in Cousins Island, Maine?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cousins Island, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cousins Island, Maine?

About 2.7% of people in Cousins Island, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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