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Winslow

Maine · 5,318 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 $46,818. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 2,425 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,318
−31%since 2000
from 7,743 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
887 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Winslow
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,818
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,577
+54%since 2000
from $18,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,855)
Black0.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(132)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0.9%(50)
Diversity Score12.5%(666)
Diversity Score
13
+303%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winslow, Maine?

Winslow, Maine has about 5,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winslow, Maine?

The typical household in Winslow, Maine earns about $46,818 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 $138,500, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Winslow, Maine?

About 23.2% 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 11.5% of people in Winslow, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winslow, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Winslow, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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