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CITY · 2010 ACS

Standish

Maine · 469 residents · 2.678 sq mi
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Standish is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,289. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2011. Median home value is $257,300. Households here earn about 77% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
469
+65%vs 2011
vs 284 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
175 / sq mi
+65%vs 2011
vs 106 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+41%vs 2011
vs 29.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
169254339423508201020202024Standish
2024360
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,289
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,276 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$25,275
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $25,358 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $247,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,053 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.0% in 2011
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−56.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−51%vs 2011
vs 6.3 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−28%vs 2011
vs 25.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.2%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Female
46.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Standish, Maine?

Standish, Maine has about 469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Standish, Maine?

The typical household in Standish, Maine earns about $83,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Standish, Maine expensive?

In Standish, Maine, the median home is worth about $257,300, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Standish, Maine?

About 24.0% 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 17.6% of people in Standish, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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