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East Millinocket

Maine · 1,560 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 $44,167. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,100. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,560
−8%since 2000
from 1,701 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
55.1
+26%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Millinocket
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(74)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(73)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(46)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.5%(132)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.4%(147)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(176)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.2%(300)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.4%(271)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.7%(136)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.9%(76)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,767 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,025
+32%since 2000
from $18,975 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−31%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in East Millinocket on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,474)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.5%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(15)
Ancestry
Irish25.8%(438)
French24.7%(418)
American17.5%(296)
English15.9%(269)
Scottish4.8%(81)
Italian3.7%(63)
German2.6%(44)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(31)
Polish1.7%(29)
Swedish1.4%(23)
Lithuanian0.5%(9)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(7)
Russian0.4%(6)
Lebanese0.3%(5)
British0.3%(5)
Danish0.3%(5)
Turkish0.2%(4)
Belgian0.2%(3)
Dutch0.2%(3)
Austrian0.1%(2)
Canadian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(254)
Married42.8%(283)
Widowed3.6%(24)
Divorced15.1%(100)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(158)
Married48%(307)
Widowed9.5%(61)
Divorced17.8%(114)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Millinocket, Maine?

East Millinocket, Maine has about 1,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Millinocket, Maine earns about $44,167 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in East Millinocket, Maine?

About 19.8% 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 13.8% 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 515 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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