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Oak Hill

Maine · 5,631 residents · 5.609 sq mi
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Oak Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $429,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,631
+5%since 2023
from 5,365 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 956 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+5%since 2023
from 48.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K20202024Oak Hill
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,610
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,967 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,644
+5%since 2023
from $49,200 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+3%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $404,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,743
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,618 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+1%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(5,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(297)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(32)
Diversity Score14.5%(776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(5,321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(207)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other1.5%(86)
Diversity Score13.2%(742)
Diversity Score
13
−9%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+14%since 2023
from 17.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
52.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Hill, Maine?

Oak Hill, Maine has about 5,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Hill, Maine?

The typical household in Oak Hill, Maine earns about $97,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Hill, Maine expensive?

In Oak Hill, Maine, the median home is worth about $429,100, and the typical rent is about $1,743 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Hill, Maine?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Hill, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Hill, Maine?

About 5.0% of people in Oak Hill, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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