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Grand Isle

Maine · 243 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Grand Isle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,200. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
Unchangedsince 2023
from 244 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
393 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 394 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
17819621423225020202024Grand Isle
2024243
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,156
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,207
−7%since 2023
from $33,382 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+7%since 2023
from 0.464 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $510 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−49%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+3%since 2023
from 20.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Female
51.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Foreign born
8.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Isle, Maine?

Grand Isle, Maine has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Isle, Maine?

The typical household in Grand Isle, Maine earns about $35,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Isle, Maine expensive?

In Grand Isle, Maine, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Isle, Maine?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Isle, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Isle, Maine?

About 21.8% of people in Grand Isle, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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

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