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Island Falls

Maine · 309 residents · 1.262 sq mi
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Island Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 20% since 2021, a loss of 76 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,900. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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

309
−20%vs 2021
vs 385 in 2021
2020 – 2024
245 / sq mi
−20%vs 2021
vs 305 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
51.1
−16%vs 2021
vs 60.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
30132434737039320202024Island Falls
2024359
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,083
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $38,523 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$23,411
−4%vs 2021
vs $24,406 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
16.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$75,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $82,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
71.6%
−14.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.2% in 2021
28.4% rent
2.0
−4%vs 2021
vs 2.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81%(312)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(15)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other13.2%(51)
Diversity Score40.5%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other14.3%(44)
Diversity Score35.9%(111)
36
−11%vs 2021
vs 40 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
11.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−18%vs 2021
vs 21.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
77.4%
−9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
36.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
35.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.0% in 2021
53.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island Falls, Maine?

Island Falls, Maine has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island Falls, Maine?

The typical household in Island Falls, Maine earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island Falls, Maine expensive?

In Island Falls, Maine, the median home is worth about $75,900.

How educated are people in Island Falls, Maine?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Island Falls, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island Falls, Maine?

About 16.0% of people in Island Falls, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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