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Eagle Lake

Maine · 553 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 $32,321. Population has grown 19% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,200. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
553
+19%since 2019
from 465 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 118 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.0
−3%since 2019
from 62.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
334413493572652201020202024Eagle Lake
2024360
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,321
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,482
+7%since 2019
from $19,070 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $79,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $375 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(8)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(538)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(9)
Diversity Score7.7%(43)
Diversity Score
8
+83%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+32%since 2019
from 14.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Maine?

Eagle Lake, Maine has about 553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Maine earns about $32,321 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Maine?

About 13.8% 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 15.6% of people in Eagle Lake, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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