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Standish

Maine · 360 residents · 2.678 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $399,100. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
+5%since 2023
from 344 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 128 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
169254339423508201020202024Standish
2024360
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$46,850
+12%since 2023
from $41,919 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+2%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration27.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $373,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(17)
Diversity Score11.7%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(20)
Diversity Score13.1%(47)
Diversity Score
13
+12%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−7%since 2023
from 31.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
Female
66.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Standish, Maine?

Standish, Maine has about 360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Standish, Maine expensive?

In Standish, Maine, the median home is worth about $399,100.

How educated are people in Standish, Maine?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Standish, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Standish, Maine?

About 4.7% of people in Standish, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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

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