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Machias

Maine · 1,274 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 $34,052. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $100,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Maine median. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
1,274
−7%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
472 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Machias
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,052
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,446
+38%since 2000
from $14,780 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
60.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,201)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(29)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score12.7%(162)
Diversity Score
13
+125%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, Maine?

Machias, Maine has about 1,274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Machias, Maine?

The typical household in Machias, Maine earns about $34,052 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, Maine?

About 37.4% 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 20.4% 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 499 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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