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Eastport

Maine · 1,288 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 $40,179. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 352 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,000. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,288
−21%since 2000
from 1,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+33%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eastport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,179
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,488 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,357
+104%since 2000
from $14,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,135)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(22)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other7.8%(101)
Diversity Score23.9%(307)
Diversity Score
24
+579%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastport, Maine?

Eastport, Maine has about 1,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastport, Maine?

The typical household in Eastport, Maine earns about $40,179 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Eastport, Maine?

About 28.7% 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 16.2% 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 677 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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