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Eagle Lake

Maine · 360 residents · 3.955 sq mi
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Eagle Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $170,800. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
−5%since 2023
from 378 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 96 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
−3%since 2023
from 63.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
334413493572652201020202024Eagle Lake
2024360
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,806 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,951
+5%since 2023
from $25,559 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.510 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade36.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $613 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
59.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+66%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(375)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(357)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
Diversity Score
2
+5%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+21%since 2023
from 22.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% 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
19.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Female
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Maine?

Eagle Lake, Maine has about 360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Lake, Maine?

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Maine earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Lake, Maine expensive?

In Eagle Lake, Maine, the median home is worth about $170,800, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Maine?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Lake, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Lake, Maine?

About 11.4% of people in Eagle Lake, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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