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Fryeburg

Maine · 1,444 residents · 3.002 sq mi
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Fryeburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,827. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,444
−7%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
481 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+10%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fryeburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,827
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,899
+47%since 2000
from $18,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,521)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,316)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(42)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other1.4%(21)
Diversity Score14.5%(209)
Diversity Score
15
+793%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fryeburg, Maine?

Fryeburg, Maine has about 1,444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fryeburg, Maine?

The typical household in Fryeburg, Maine earns about $46,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fryeburg, Maine expensive?

In Fryeburg, Maine, the median home is worth about $185,700.

How educated are people in Fryeburg, Maine?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fryeburg, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fryeburg, Maine?

About 9.2% of people in Fryeburg, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fryeburg, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Fryeburg, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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