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Mechanic Falls

Maine · 1,991 residents · 5.343 sq mi
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Mechanic Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,384. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 459 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $244,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,991
−19%since 2000
from 2,450 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+22%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mechanic Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,384
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,807 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,412
+79%since 2000
from $14,774 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+10%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+134%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,371)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(35)
Other7.8%(155)
Diversity Score21.9%(436)
Diversity Score
22
+422%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanic Falls, Maine?

Mechanic Falls, Maine has about 1,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanic Falls, Maine?

The typical household in Mechanic Falls, Maine earns about $46,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanic Falls, Maine expensive?

In Mechanic Falls, Maine, the median home is worth about $244,300, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanic Falls, Maine?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanic Falls, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanic Falls, Maine?

About 13.0% of people in Mechanic Falls, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mechanic Falls, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Mechanic Falls, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 339 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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