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Danforth

Maine · 452 residents · 2.476 sq mi
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Danforth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,264. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,200. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

452
−11%since 2023
from 507 in 2023
2020 – 2024
183 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 205 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.9
−4%since 2023
from 53.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
31336641947252520202024Danforth
2024452
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,264
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,662 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$22,083
+12%since 2023
from $19,637 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.284
−7%since 2023
from 0.305 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$85,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$629
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $573 in 2023
US average: $1,442
79.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
20.6% rent
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
49.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−8%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(7)
2
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+40%since 2023
from 19.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
19.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
18.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
42.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
39.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danforth, Maine?

Danforth, Maine has about 452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danforth, Maine?

The typical household in Danforth, Maine earns about $42,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danforth, Maine expensive?

In Danforth, Maine, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Danforth, Maine?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Danforth, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danforth, Maine?

About 12.0% of people in Danforth, 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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