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South Eliot

Maine · 4,203 residents · 7.192 sq mi
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South Eliot is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,299. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $475,600. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,203
+22%since 2000
from 3,445 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
584 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+37%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Eliot
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,299
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,711 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,377
+145%since 2000
from $25,431 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−2%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,155
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+61%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,381)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,670)
Black1.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(257)
Asian0%(2)
Other5.4%(229)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,212)
Diversity Score
29
+974%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Eliot, Maine?

South Eliot, Maine has about 4,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Eliot, Maine?

The typical household in South Eliot, Maine earns about $99,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Eliot, Maine expensive?

In South Eliot, Maine, the median home is worth about $475,600, and the typical rent is about $2,155 a month.

How educated are people in South Eliot, Maine?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Eliot, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Eliot, Maine?

About 5.5% of people in South Eliot, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Eliot, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, South Eliot, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,091 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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