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Machias

Maine · 1,457 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 $23,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,000. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,457
+6%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
540 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9891K1K2K2K1990201020202024Machias
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,261
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,066
+22%since 2000
from $14,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
50.4% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,292)
Black3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian1%(15)
Other5.2%(76)
Diversity Score27.3%(397)
Diversity Score
27
+384%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
−15%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, Maine?

Machias, Maine has about 1,457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Machias, Maine?

The typical household in Machias, Maine earns about $23,261 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 $105,000, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, Maine?

About 24.4% 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 28.1% 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 316 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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