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Hartland

Maine · 561 residents · 2.224 sq mi
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Hartland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,857. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 311 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $78,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
−36%since 2000
from 872 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+26%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5026798571K1K1990201020202024Hartland
2024561
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,857
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,587 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,364
+97%since 2000
from $13,393 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+8%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(851)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(13)
Diversity Score5.7%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+289%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+120%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% 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 Hartland, Maine?

Hartland, Maine has about 561 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartland, Maine?

The typical household in Hartland, Maine earns about $52,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartland, Maine expensive?

In Hartland, Maine, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Hartland, Maine?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hartland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartland, Maine?

About 28.2% of people in Hartland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartland, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 477 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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