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Danforth

Maine · 331 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 $40,181. Population has fallen 30% since 2021, a loss of 140 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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

331
−30%vs 2021
vs 471 in 2021
2020 – 2024
134 / sq mi
−30%vs 2021
vs 190 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.4
−3%vs 2021
vs 51.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
31336641947252520202024Danforth
2024452
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,181
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $35,972 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$13,153
−15%vs 2021
vs $15,546 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
35.5%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$77,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $76,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$508
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $506 in 2021
US average: $1,124
79.5%
+10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.5% in 2021
20.5% rent
1.9
−9%vs 2021
vs 2.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score7.3%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other8%(27)
Diversity Score21%(70)
21
+190%vs 2021
vs 7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.2 min
−63%vs 2021
vs 14.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
67.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
4.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
38.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
31.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.2% in 2021
56.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.8% in 2021
1.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
13.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danforth, Maine?

Danforth, Maine has about 331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danforth, Maine?

The typical household in Danforth, Maine earns about $40,181 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Danforth, Maine?

About 4.8% 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 35.5% 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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