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Lubec

Maine · 334 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 $32,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $150,000. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+6%since 2019
from 314 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 604 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.1
−3%since 2019
from 64.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
263305347389431201020202024Lubec
2024277
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,232
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,861 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,525
+24%since 2019
from $28,731 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$239
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $240 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
36.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+32%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(276)
Black6.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.5%(86)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(302)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(47)
Diversity Score
14
−49%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.5%
+26.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−9%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
83.2%
+36.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lubec, Maine?

Lubec, Maine has about 334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lubec, Maine?

The typical household in Lubec, Maine earns about $32,232 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Lubec, Maine?

About 52.3% 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 30.0% of people in Lubec, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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