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Howland

Maine · 1,235 residents · 7.456 sq mi
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Howland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $152,100. With a median age of 47.9, 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 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,235
+2%since 2000
from 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+19%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8449701K1K1K1990201020202024Howland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,411
+47%since 2000
from $15,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+2%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
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
$152,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,188)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score1%(12)
Diversity Score
1
−19%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
6.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% 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 Howland, Maine?

Howland, Maine has about 1,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howland, Maine?

The typical household in Howland, Maine earns about $53,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howland, Maine expensive?

In Howland, Maine, the median home is worth about $152,100, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Howland, Maine?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Howland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howland, Maine?

About 28.0% of people in Howland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Howland, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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