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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Eliot

Maine · 3,445 residents · 7.192 sq mi
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South Eliot is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,711. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $151,000. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,445
+11%since 1990
from 3,112 in 1990
1990 – 2024
479 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 433 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Eliot
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,711
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,986 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,431
+69%since 1990
from $15,078 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $132,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$634
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $670 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
22.4% rent
3.0
−19%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,077)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.7%(21)
Diversity Score5.6%(173)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,381)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.5%(17)
Diversity Score2.7%(93)
3
−52%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−2%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Eliot, Maine?

South Eliot, Maine has about 3,445 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Eliot, Maine earns about $50,711 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 $151,000, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in South Eliot, Maine?

About 30.3% 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 6.8% 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 333 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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