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Machias

Maine · 1,773 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 $17,250. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value is $60,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,773
+29%vs 2000
vs 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
657 / sq mi
+29%vs 2000
vs 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.7
−20%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Machias
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,211
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,780 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$274
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $329 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
52.5%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.5% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,738)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian1%(18)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score5.1%(91)
Diversity Score
5
−9%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.3%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+53%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, Maine?

Machias, Maine has about 1,773 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Machias, Maine?

The typical household in Machias, Maine earns about $17,250 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 $60,100, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, Maine?

About 23.4% 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 18.2% of people in Machias, 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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