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East Millinocket

Maine · 1,567 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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East Millinocket has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,721. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,700. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567
−8%since 2000
from 1,701 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+11%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Millinocket
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,721
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,767 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,340
+7%since 2000
from $18,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,520)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.5%(55)
Diversity Score
4
+164%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Millinocket, Maine?

East Millinocket, Maine has about 1,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Millinocket, Maine?

The typical household in East Millinocket, Maine earns about $32,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Millinocket, Maine expensive?

In East Millinocket, Maine, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in East Millinocket, Maine?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Millinocket, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Millinocket, Maine?

About 13.3% of people in East Millinocket, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Millinocket, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, East Millinocket, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 508 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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