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Pittsfield

Maine · 2,822 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 $46,813. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,800. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,822
−12%since 2000
from 3,217 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pittsfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,813
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,941 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,497
+26%since 2000
from $16,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,619)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score9.7%(274)
Diversity Score
10
+35%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsfield, Maine?

Pittsfield, Maine has about 2,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsfield, Maine?

The typical household in Pittsfield, Maine earns about $46,813 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 $114,800, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsfield, Maine?

About 24.8% 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 22.9% 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 400 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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