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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hallowell

Maine · 2,467 residents · 5.864 sq mi
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Hallowell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,467
−3%since 1990
from 2,534 in 1990
1990 – 2025
421 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 432 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+18%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hallowell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,058
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,161 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,457
+33%since 1990
from $15,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$479
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
57.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
42.6% rent
2.7
−1%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,496)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.8%(20)
Diversity Score5.3%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,372)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(28)
Asian0.9%(22)
Diversity Score6%(147)
6
+12%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hallowell, Maine?

Hallowell, Maine has about 2,467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hallowell, Maine?

The typical household in Hallowell, Maine earns about $36,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hallowell, Maine expensive?

In Hallowell, Maine, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Hallowell, Maine?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hallowell, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hallowell, Maine?

About 8.0% of people in Hallowell, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hallowell, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Hallowell, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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