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Lubec

Maine · 277 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Lubec has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $216,800. With a median age of 68.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−13%since 2023
from 320 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
533 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 615 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
68.5
+1%since 2023
from 67.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
263305347389431201020202024Lubec
2024277
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,429
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,864
−2%since 2023
from $50,008 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−24%since 2023
from 0.553 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$216,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $204,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
50.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−10%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(33)
Diversity Score
12
−47%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+32%since 2023
from 18.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
53.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Female
45.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lubec, Maine?

Lubec, Maine has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lubec, Maine?

The typical household in Lubec, Maine earns about $51,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lubec, Maine expensive?

In Lubec, Maine, the median home is worth about $216,800.

How educated are people in Lubec, Maine?

About 60.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lubec, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lubec, Maine?

About 11.9% of people in Lubec, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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