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Yarmouth

Maine · 6,125 residents · 5.242 sq mi
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Yarmouth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,576. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $347,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,125
+72%since 2000
from 3,560 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Yarmouth
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(284)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(355)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(514)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(444)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(305)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.1%(495)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(782)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.5%(887)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(823)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(702)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(356)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(178)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,576
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,630
+34%since 2000
from $29,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
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
$347,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $690 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
−5%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Yarmouth on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,496)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,533)
Black1.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(129)
Asian2%(122)
Other2%(122)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.5%(30)
Mexican0.4%(23)
Asian origin
Vietnamese3.1%(177)
Asian Indian0.7%(40)
Ancestry
Irish35.6%(2,046)
English22.4%(1,290)
German14.2%(814)
Italian11.4%(653)
French8%(463)
Scottish5.4%(311)
Finnish2.7%(158)
American2.4%(136)
Norwegian2.2%(126)
Polish2.1%(123)
Russian1.9%(108)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
British1.7%(98)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(75)
Armenian1%(55)
Welsh0.9%(54)
Dutch0.8%(46)
Hungarian0.8%(45)
Slovak0.7%(41)
Danish0.6%(33)
Swedish0.6%(33)
Canadian0.4%(24)
Ukrainian0.4%(24)
West Indian0.3%(17)
Jamaican0.3%(17)
Lithuanian0.3%(16)
Serbian0.3%(15)
Swiss0.2%(11)
Brazilian0.2%(9)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Greek0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.2%(904)
Married50.4%(1,224)
Widowed0.4%(9)
Divorced12%(291)
Women 15+
Never married30.8%(883)
Married43.4%(1,244)
Widowed11.2%(322)
Divorced14.5%(416)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yarmouth, Maine?

Yarmouth, Maine has about 6,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yarmouth, Maine?

The typical household in Yarmouth, Maine earns about $69,576 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 $347,300, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Yarmouth, Maine?

About 55.2% 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 14.4% 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 2,787 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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