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Guilford

Maine · 903 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 $22,344. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
903
−4%since 2000
from 945 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4726388059711K1990201020202024Guilford
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,344
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,405
+17%since 2000
from $14,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$341
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+69%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(868)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other4.4%(40)
Diversity Score14.1%(127)
Diversity Score
14
+428%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guilford, Maine?

Guilford, Maine has about 903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guilford, Maine?

The typical household in Guilford, Maine earns about $22,344 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Guilford, Maine?

About 6.8% 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 21.5% 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 179 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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