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Gray

Maine · 884 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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Gray has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,648. Population has grown 32% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
884
+32%vs 2011
vs 668 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
301 / sq mi
+32%vs 2011
vs 228 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 43.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,648
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,595
−7%vs 2011
vs $28,549 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.365 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services27%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $188,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $805 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−11%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(856)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(50)
Diversity Score
6
−10%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 18.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
Female
48.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.7%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gray, Maine?

Gray, Maine has about 884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gray, Maine?

The typical household in Gray, Maine earns about $48,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gray, Maine expensive?

In Gray, Maine, the median home is worth about $161,300, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Gray, Maine?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gray, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gray, Maine?

About 11.5% of people in Gray, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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