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Skowhegan

Maine · 6,662 residents · 13.365 sq mi
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Skowhegan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,662
−1%since 2000
from 6,696 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
498 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Skowhegan
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,388
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,726 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,870
+103%since 2000
from $14,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−16%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+44%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(6,503)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(47)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(241)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(6,416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(137)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other1.3%(87)
Diversity Score9%(599)
Diversity Score
9
+150%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skowhegan, Maine?

Skowhegan, Maine has about 6,662 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skowhegan, Maine?

The typical household in Skowhegan, Maine earns about $45,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skowhegan, Maine expensive?

In Skowhegan, Maine, the median home is worth about $156,400, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Skowhegan, Maine?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Skowhegan, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skowhegan, Maine?

About 14.8% of people in Skowhegan, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skowhegan, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Skowhegan, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 328 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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