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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Millinocket

Maine · 5,190 residents · 5.674 sq mi
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Millinocket has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,337. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 1,732 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,190
−25%since 1990
from 6,922 in 1990
1990 – 2024
915 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 1,220 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
+21%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Millinocket
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,337
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,283 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,139
+20%since 1990
from $14,315 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.7
+5%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,786)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.8%(57)
Diversity Score5.1%(352)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,103)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(12)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score1.7%(88)
2
−67%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
+8%since 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millinocket, Maine?

Millinocket, Maine has about 5,190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Millinocket, Maine?

The typical household in Millinocket, Maine earns about $29,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millinocket, Maine expensive?

In Millinocket, Maine, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Millinocket, Maine?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Millinocket, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millinocket, Maine?

About 14.8% of people in Millinocket, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millinocket, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Millinocket, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,732 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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