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Mars Hill

Maine · 818 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 $45,263. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 172 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,600. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
−17%since 2019
from 990 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
384 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 465 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+23%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7868829771K1K201020202024Mars Hill
2024841
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,263
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,182 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,845
−14%since 2019
from $24,253 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $586 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
42.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(977)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score3.2%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(770)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score6%(49)
Diversity Score
6
+86%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+7%since 2019
from 13.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Female
58.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mars Hill, Maine?

Mars Hill, Maine has about 818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mars Hill, Maine earns about $45,263 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Mars Hill, Maine?

About 12.0% 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 16.6% of people in Mars Hill, 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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