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Topsham

Maine · 6,623 residents · 11.025 sq mi
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Topsham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,623
+6%since 2000
from 6,271 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
601 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+36%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Topsham
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,393
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,634 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,336
+82%since 2000
from $19,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,861)
Black1.7%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(99)
Asian1.5%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(736)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,123)
Black0.7%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(114)
Asian1.4%(93)
Other1.6%(103)
Diversity Score13.3%(882)
Diversity Score
13
+13%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topsham, Maine?

Topsham, Maine has about 6,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Topsham, Maine?

The typical household in Topsham, Maine earns about $71,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topsham, Maine expensive?

In Topsham, Maine, the median home is worth about $243,200, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Topsham, Maine?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Topsham, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Topsham, Maine?

About 12.4% of people in Topsham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Topsham, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Topsham, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 476 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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