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North Windham

Maine · 5,417 residents · 6.726 sq mi
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North Windham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,522. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $342,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,417
+19%since 2000
from 4,568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
805 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+16%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024North Windham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,522
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,395 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,736
+124%since 2000
from $19,566 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−6%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,248
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+49%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,472)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(15)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,703)
Black2.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(83)
Asian2.3%(127)
Other6.9%(376)
Diversity Score30%(1,626)
Diversity Score
30
+973%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Windham, Maine?

North Windham, Maine has about 5,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Windham, Maine earns about $88,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Windham, Maine expensive?

In North Windham, Maine, the median home is worth about $342,800, and the typical rent is about $1,248 a month.

How educated are people in North Windham, Maine?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Windham, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Windham, Maine?

About 6.1% of people in North Windham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Windham, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, North Windham, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,340 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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