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Guilford

Maine · 945 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 $27,596. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

945
−13%since 1990
from 1,082 in 1990
1990 – 2024
493 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 564 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4726388059711K1990201020202024Guilford
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,596
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,789 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,071
+37%since 1990
from $10,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$280
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
35.9% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(7)
Diversity Score2.5%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(918)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.8%(8)
Diversity Score2.7%(25)
3
+6%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guilford, Maine?

Guilford, Maine has about 945 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Guilford, Maine?

The typical household in Guilford, Maine earns about $27,596 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Guilford, Maine?

About 8.1% 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 14.9% 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 137 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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