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North Windham

Maine · 4,904 residents · 6.726 sq mi
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North Windham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,400. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,904
+7%since 2000
from 4,568 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
729 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024North Windham
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,321
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,395 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,062
+33%since 2000
from $19,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+41%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,671)
Black1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other1.5%(72)
Diversity Score10.9%(533)
Diversity Score
11
+288%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Windham, Maine?

North Windham, Maine has about 4,904 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Windham, Maine earns about $59,321 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 $216,400, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in North Windham, Maine?

About 27.3% 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 9.1% 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 827 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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