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Machias

Maine · 1,316 residents · 2.7 sq mi
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Machias has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,926. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,300. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 63% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,316
−4%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
487 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Machias
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,926
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,541
+32%since 2000
from $14,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+17%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$136,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.6%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+32%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian1.8%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(110)
Diversity Score24.4%(321)
Diversity Score
24
+333%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, Maine?

Machias, Maine has about 1,316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Machias, Maine?

The typical household in Machias, Maine earns about $27,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Machias, Maine expensive?

In Machias, Maine, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, Maine?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Machias, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Machias, Maine?

About 32.3% of people in Machias, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Machias, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Machias, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 457 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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