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Howland

Maine · 947 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 $47,788. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 263 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,900. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
947
−22%since 2000
from 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+32%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8449701K1K1K1990201020202024Howland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,788
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,514
+17%since 2000
from $15,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(914)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+29%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howland, Maine?

Howland, Maine has about 947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howland, Maine?

The typical household in Howland, Maine earns about $47,788 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Howland, Maine?

About 6.4% 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 17.7% 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 357 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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