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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yarmouth

Maine · 3,560 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Yarmouth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,271. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $183,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,560
+7%since 1990
from 3,338 in 1990
1990 – 2024
679 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 637 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+12%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Yarmouth
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,271
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,301 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,599
+73%since 1990
from $17,117 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$690
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $589 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
32.8% rent
3.6
−12%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,284)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,496)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score3.2%(112)
3
−56%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.0%
+17.0 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.6%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yarmouth, Maine?

Yarmouth, Maine has about 3,560 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Yarmouth, Maine?

The typical household in Yarmouth, Maine earns about $51,271 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 $183,000, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Yarmouth, Maine?

About 58.0% 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 4.5% 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 222 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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