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Gardiner

Maine · 5,961 residents · 15.681 sq mi
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Gardiner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,545. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,961
−4%since 2000
from 6,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Gardiner
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,545
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,103 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,594
+81%since 2000
from $18,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,985)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(50)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(242)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(5,373)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2%(118)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other1.8%(109)
Diversity Score12.8%(761)
Diversity Score
13
+227%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardiner, Maine?

Gardiner, Maine has about 5,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardiner, Maine?

The typical household in Gardiner, Maine earns about $52,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardiner, Maine expensive?

In Gardiner, Maine, the median home is worth about $149,800, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Gardiner, Maine?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gardiner, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardiner, Maine?

About 13.6% of people in Gardiner, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardiner, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardiner, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 785 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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