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Winthrop

Maine · 2,666 residents · 5.529 sq mi
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Winthrop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,581. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,900. With a median age of 44.4, 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 44.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,666
−8%since 2000
from 2,893 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
482 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+3%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Winthrop
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,581
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,007
+26%since 2000
from $19,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+68%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,826)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,455)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2%(54)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other7.4%(197)
Diversity Score24.1%(642)
Diversity Score
24
+633%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop, Maine?

Winthrop, Maine has about 2,666 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winthrop, Maine?

The typical household in Winthrop, Maine earns about $48,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winthrop, Maine expensive?

In Winthrop, Maine, the median home is worth about $207,900, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop, Maine?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winthrop, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winthrop, Maine?

About 18.4% of people in Winthrop, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winthrop, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Winthrop, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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