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Damariscotta

Maine · 1,193 residents · 3.456 sq mi
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Damariscotta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,838. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $291,900. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
1,193
−6%since 2019
from 1,269 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
345 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 367 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.5
+25%since 2019
from 48.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9491K1K1K1K201020202024Damariscotta
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,838
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,975
−13%since 2019
from $36,776 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $288,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $852 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
35.8% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+30%since 2019
from 4.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,157)
Black3.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian1.6%(20)
Other2%(26)
Diversity Score20.8%(264)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,103)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian1.3%(15)
Other3.8%(45)
Diversity Score16.7%(199)
Diversity Score
17
−20%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−22%since 2019
from 33.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
53.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damariscotta, Maine?

Damariscotta, Maine has about 1,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damariscotta, Maine?

The typical household in Damariscotta, Maine earns about $46,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damariscotta, Maine expensive?

In Damariscotta, Maine, the median home is worth about $291,900, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Damariscotta, Maine?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Damariscotta, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damariscotta, Maine?

About 23.5% of people in Damariscotta, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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