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North Berwick

Maine · 1,721 residents · 3.372 sq mi
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North Berwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,721
+9%since 2000
from 1,580 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
42.7
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Berwick
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(100)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(115)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.5%(94)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196%(103)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(66)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(209)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(226)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(205)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.9%(257)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(192)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(101)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(53)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,422
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,931 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,120
+134%since 2000
from $17,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+17%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Berwick on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,513)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,569)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(36)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other1.6%(27)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican8.4%(144)
Cuban1.8%(31)
Ancestry
English22.4%(384)
Irish21.3%(366)
American13.2%(227)
Norwegian11.2%(192)
French10.4%(178)
Italian7.6%(130)
Czech6.9%(118)
Polish5.8%(99)
German5.4%(92)
Scottish1.5%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(16)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.6%(11)
British0.5%(9)
Swedish0.5%(9)
Austrian0.5%(8)
Canadian0.3%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.1%(188)
Married55.6%(316)
Widowed4.6%(26)
Divorced6.7%(38)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(235)
Married39.4%(340)
Widowed19.1%(165)
Divorced14.3%(123)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Berwick, Maine?

North Berwick, Maine has about 1,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Berwick, Maine?

The typical household in North Berwick, Maine earns about $44,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Berwick, Maine expensive?

In North Berwick, Maine, the median home is worth about $237,200, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in North Berwick, Maine?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Berwick, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Berwick, Maine?

About 4.2% of people in North Berwick, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Berwick, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, North Berwick, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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