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Cousins Island

Maine · 528 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Cousins Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,601. Population has grown 17% since 2019. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $489,300. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 182% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% 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

528
+17%since 2019
from 451 in 2019
2010 – 2024
498 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 425 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
54.5
+1%since 2019
from 54.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
410478546614682201020202024Cousins Island
2024658
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$167,601
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,227 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$82,265
+8%since 2019
from $76,173 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$489,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $415,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
87.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
12.1% rent
2.9
−5%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(489)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other15%(79)
Diversity Score33.5%(177)
34
+585%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
31.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+14%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
87.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
60.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
64.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
44.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Cousins Island, Maine?

Cousins Island, Maine has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cousins Island, Maine earns about $167,601 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 $489,300.

How educated are people in Cousins Island, Maine?

About 50.4% 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 1.5% of people in Cousins Island, 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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