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South Windham

Maine · 1,215 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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South Windham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $258,300. Households here earn about 27% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,215
+9%since 2019
from 1,119 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 937 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2019
from 34.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7809421K1K1K201020202024South Windham
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,417
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,905 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,802
+17%since 2019
from $16,074 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $222,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−35%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(829)
Black5.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(37)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other16.3%(182)
Diversity Score52.6%(589)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(922)
Black9.7%(118)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(96)
Asian1.8%(22)
Other16.3%(199)
Diversity Score63%(765)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 2019
from 53 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+1%since 2019
from 22.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
Female
28.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Windham, Maine?

South Windham, Maine has about 1,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Windham, Maine earns about $75,417 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 $258,300.

How educated are people in South Windham, Maine?

About 13.5% 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 7.1% of people in South Windham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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