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Winslow

Maine · 5,873 residents · 5.994 sq mi
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Winslow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,547. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,870 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,873
−24%since 2000
from 7,743 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
980 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+3%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Winslow
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,547
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,580 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,699
+82%since 2000
from $18,501 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+2%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+76%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(7,557)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(241)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,413)
Black1.6%(95)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(186)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other2.9%(168)
Diversity Score18.6%(1,090)
Diversity Score
19
+497%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winslow, Maine?

Winslow, Maine has about 5,873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winslow, Maine?

The typical household in Winslow, Maine earns about $59,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winslow, Maine expensive?

In Winslow, Maine, the median home is worth about $217,900, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Winslow, Maine?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winslow, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winslow, Maine?

About 11.3% of people in Winslow, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winslow, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Winslow, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 437 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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