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Jonesport

Maine · 571 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Jonesport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $176,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
−10%since 2023
from 634 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
358 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 398 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+11%since 2023
from 39.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
55660164769373820202024Jonesport
2024571
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,104
+4%since 2023
from $38,500 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−5%since 2023
from 0.461 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $122,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+39%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(609)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.2%(14)
Diversity Score9.6%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(511)
Black2.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4%(23)
Diversity Score24.4%(139)
Diversity Score
24
+155%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+19%since 2023
from 14.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Female
44.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesport, Maine?

Jonesport, Maine has about 571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesport, Maine?

The typical household in Jonesport, Maine earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesport, Maine expensive?

In Jonesport, Maine, the median home is worth about $176,600.

How educated are people in Jonesport, Maine?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesport, Maine?

About 15.2% of people in Jonesport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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