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Yarmouth

Maine · 6,289 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Yarmouth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,575. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $576,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,289
+77%since 2000
from 3,560 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Yarmouth
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,575
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,918
+92%since 2000
from $29,599 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+11%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$576,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $690 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+73%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,496)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,888)
Black0.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(228)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other1.5%(94)
Diversity Score15.2%(958)
Diversity Score
15
+383%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yarmouth, Maine?

Yarmouth, Maine has about 6,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yarmouth, Maine?

The typical household in Yarmouth, Maine earns about $93,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yarmouth, Maine expensive?

In Yarmouth, Maine, the median home is worth about $576,900, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Yarmouth, Maine?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Yarmouth, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yarmouth, Maine?

About 12.9% of people in Yarmouth, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yarmouth, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Yarmouth, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,951 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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