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Lubec

Maine · 349 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 $26,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $121,300. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
+7%vs 2011
vs 326 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 627 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
59.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 56.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
263305347389431201020202024Lubec
2024277
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,389
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,885
−7%vs 2011
vs $20,407 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.477 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $126,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $525 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−35.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.3% in 2011
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
53.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−5%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score8.2%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(12)
Diversity Score11%(39)
Diversity Score
11
+34%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+22%vs 2011
vs 11.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
44.7%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Female
52.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lubec, Maine?

Lubec, Maine has about 349 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lubec, Maine?

The typical household in Lubec, Maine earns about $26,389 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Lubec, Maine?

About 18.4% 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 17.6% of people in Lubec, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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