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Mars Hill

Maine · 980 residents · 2.129 sq mi
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Mars Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,474. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
980
−14%vs 2011
vs 1,136 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
460 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 534 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 45.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7868829771K1K201020202024Mars Hill
2024841
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,474
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,409 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,860
−8%vs 2011
vs $18,355 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.461 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $268 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,084)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(43)
Diversity Score11%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(946)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.7%(36)
Diversity Score11.5%(113)
Diversity Score
11
+4%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 17.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
52.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mars Hill, Maine?

Mars Hill, Maine has about 980 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mars Hill, Maine?

The typical household in Mars Hill, Maine earns about $25,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mars Hill, Maine expensive?

In Mars Hill, Maine, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Mars Hill, Maine?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mars Hill, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mars Hill, Maine?

About 26.4% of people in Mars Hill, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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