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South Windham

Maine · 1,374 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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South Windham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,374
+9%vs 2011
vs 1,263 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,151 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 1,058 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−1%vs 2011
vs 36.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7809421K1K1K201020202024South Windham
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,987
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,278 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,628
+25%vs 2011
vs $9,311 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.386 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information29%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $192,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $408 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−25.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.0% in 2011
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−6%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,119)
Black4.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(30)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other3%(38)
Diversity Score26.4%(334)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,291)
Black3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.4%(60)
Diversity Score20.1%(277)
Diversity Score
20
−24%vs 2011
vs 26 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 25.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
Female
27.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
Foreign born
10.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Windham, Maine?

South Windham, Maine has about 1,374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Windham, Maine earns about $40,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Windham, Maine expensive?

In South Windham, Maine, the median home is worth about $183,700, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in South Windham, Maine?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Windham, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Windham, Maine?

About 17.3% of people in South Windham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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