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Eastport

Maine · 1,331 residents · 3.635 sq mi
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Eastport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,600. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 309 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,600. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,331
−19%since 2000
from 1,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.5
+21%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eastport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,488 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,360
+44%since 2000
from $14,864 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,527)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,218)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other10.6%(141)
Diversity Score26.9%(358)
Diversity Score
27
+665%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastport, Maine?

Eastport, Maine has about 1,331 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastport, Maine?

The typical household in Eastport, Maine earns about $30,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastport, Maine expensive?

In Eastport, Maine, the median home is worth about $100,600, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Eastport, Maine?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eastport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastport, Maine?

About 19.4% of people in Eastport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastport, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 634 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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