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Cousins Island

Maine · 490 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Cousins Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,154. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $428,100. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 137% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% 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
490
−13%vs 2011
vs 564 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
462 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 532 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+3%vs 2011
vs 50.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
410478546614682201020202024Cousins Island
2024658
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,154
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $102,639 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,971
+4%vs 2011
vs $53,732 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.324 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $382,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−40.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+3%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(27)
Diversity Score11.4%(64)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(478)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other4.9%(24)
Diversity Score14.4%(71)
Diversity Score
14
+27%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 24.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Female
51.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cousins Island, Maine?

Cousins Island, Maine has about 490 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cousins Island, Maine earns about $111,154 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 $428,100.

How educated are people in Cousins Island, Maine?

About 67.7% 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 0.0% of people in Cousins Island, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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