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Guilford

Maine · 626 residents · 1.918 sq mi
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Guilford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,735. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 319 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,100. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
626
−34%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+36%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4726388059711K1990201020202024Guilford
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,735
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,628
+82%since 2000
from $14,071 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−21%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(918)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(593)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(33)
Diversity Score12.5%(78)
Diversity Score
12
+368%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 35.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 54.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guilford, Maine?

Guilford, Maine has about 626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guilford, Maine?

The typical household in Guilford, Maine earns about $45,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guilford, Maine expensive?

In Guilford, Maine, the median home is worth about $151,100, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Guilford, Maine?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Guilford, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guilford, Maine?

About 14.7% of people in Guilford, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guilford, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Guilford, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 456 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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