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Pittsfield

Maine · 3,150 residents · 9.398 sq mi
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Pittsfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,150
−2%since 2000
from 3,217 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
335 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pittsfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,472
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,941 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,113
+30%since 2000
from $16,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
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
$98,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,062)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian1.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(232)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,883)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(69)
Asian3.5%(109)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.7%(496)
Diversity Score
16
+118%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsfield, Maine?

Pittsfield, Maine has about 3,150 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsfield, Maine?

The typical household in Pittsfield, Maine earns about $38,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsfield, Maine expensive?

In Pittsfield, Maine, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsfield, Maine?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsfield, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsfield, Maine?

About 15.5% of people in Pittsfield, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsfield, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsfield, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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