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Skowhegan

Maine · 6,404 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 $43,551. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
6,404
−4%since 2000
from 6,696 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
479 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Skowhegan
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,551
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,091
+57%since 2000
from $14,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(5,839)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(77)
Asian1.3%(85)
Other2%(127)
Diversity Score13%(835)
Diversity Score
13
+262%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skowhegan, Maine?

Skowhegan, Maine has about 6,404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skowhegan, Maine?

The typical household in Skowhegan, Maine earns about $43,551 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Skowhegan, Maine?

About 15.5% 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 17.8% 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 586 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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