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Dunstan

Maine · 2,363 residents · 3.162 sq mi
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Dunstan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,067. Population has grown 23% since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $539,000. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,363
+23%since 2023
from 1,916 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
747 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 606 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
−1%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20202024Dunstan
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.7%(41)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(87)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(105)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(113)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(153)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344%(95)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.7%(159)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.1%(357)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.9%(683)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.9%(400)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(128)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,067
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,632 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,898
+7%since 2023
from $57,021 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+15%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$539,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $480,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,770
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,722 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+20%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dunstan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,718)
Black1.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian3.8%(73)
Other3.8%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,137)
Black1.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian4.5%(107)
Other2.7%(63)
Diversity Score
22
−7%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan0.5%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese3.5%(83)
Filipino0.8%(20)
Vietnamese0.2%(4)
Ancestry
Irish32.7%(773)
English27.6%(652)
German12.2%(289)
American8.5%(202)
Polish6.8%(160)
Italian5.7%(135)
Scottish5.5%(131)
French4.7%(110)
Norwegian4.5%(106)
Slovak0.7%(16)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.6%(13)
Russian0.4%(10)
Welsh0.4%(10)
Dutch0.4%(9)
Swedish0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+11%since 2023
from 19.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
Female
52.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.1%(217)
Married64.8%(583)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.1%(100)
Women 15+
Never married24.8%(305)
Married51.7%(636)
Widowed5.9%(72)
Divorced17.6%(217)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunstan, Maine?

Dunstan, Maine has about 2,363 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunstan, Maine?

The typical household in Dunstan, Maine earns about $91,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunstan, Maine expensive?

In Dunstan, Maine, the median home is worth about $539,000, and the typical rent is about $1,770 a month.

How educated are people in Dunstan, Maine?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dunstan, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunstan, Maine?

About 13.4% of people in Dunstan, 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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