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Rangeley

Maine · 407 residents · 2.598 sq mi
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Rangeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,674. Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 125 residents. Median home value is $161,100. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 62% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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

407
−23%since 2023
from 532 in 2023
2020 – 2024
157 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 205 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.8
+22%since 2023
from 51.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
38644951257563820202024Rangeley
2024407
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,674
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $29,231 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$44,157
+38%since 2023
from $31,935 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.547
+24%since 2023
from 0.441 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services35.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$161,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$671
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $624 in 2023
US average: $1,442
41.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
58.1% rent
57.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
54.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
+4%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(29)
7
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−3%since 2023
from 18.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
25.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
14.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
61.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
35.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rangeley, Maine?

Rangeley, Maine has about 407 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rangeley, Maine?

The typical household in Rangeley, Maine earns about $28,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rangeley, Maine expensive?

In Rangeley, Maine, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Rangeley, Maine?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rangeley, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rangeley, Maine?

About 1.7% of people in Rangeley, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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