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Steep Falls

Maine · 1,223 residents · 10.034 sq mi
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Steep Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,416. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 460 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $203,700. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,223
−27%since 2019
from 1,683 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
39.7
+26%since 2019
from 31.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6881K1K2K2K201020202024Steep Falls
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(70)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(66)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(83)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(74)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(168)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.2%(186)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(135)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(177)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(143)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.8%(47)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,416
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,015 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,164
−6%since 2019
from $24,577 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing14%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $218,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.9% in 2019
15.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,125)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian1.6%(19)
Other0%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish39.9%(804)
French8.6%(174)
Swedish6.6%(133)
English5.7%(115)
Scottish5.5%(110)
American5%(101)
Dutch2.8%(56)
German2.8%(56)
Italian1%(21)
Greek1%(20)
Polish1%(20)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Norwegian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 99.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−13%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.0% in 2019
Female
55.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.5%(359)
Married33.5%(264)
Widowed2.5%(20)
Divorced18.5%(146)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(282)
Married29%(243)
Widowed15.4%(129)
Divorced22%(184)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steep Falls, Maine?

Steep Falls, Maine has about 1,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steep Falls, Maine?

The typical household in Steep Falls, Maine earns about $66,416 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steep Falls, Maine expensive?

In Steep Falls, Maine, the median home is worth about $203,700.

How educated are people in Steep Falls, Maine?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Steep Falls, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steep Falls, Maine?

About 22.2% of people in Steep Falls, 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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