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Dover-Foxcroft

Maine · 2,528 residents · 8.381 sq mi
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Dover-Foxcroft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,700. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,528
−2%since 2000
from 2,592 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+6%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dover-Foxcroft
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,212
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,472
+29%since 2000
from $16,692 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+63%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,478)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(139)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,341)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(44)
Asian3.4%(87)
Other0.5%(12)
Diversity Score14.2%(359)
Diversity Score
14
+166%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine has about 2,528 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

The typical household in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine earns about $37,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dover-Foxcroft, Maine expensive?

In Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, the median home is worth about $131,700, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

About 9.0% of people in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dover-Foxcroft, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 549 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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