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Machias

New York · 751 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Machias has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+11%since 2023
from 675 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
766 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 689 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
−15%since 2023
from 59.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
400496592687783201020202024Machias
2024751
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(28)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(31)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(49)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(65)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(118)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6430.6%(230)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.5%(41)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(37)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,178
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,127 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,693
+24%since 2023
from $24,033 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+13%since 2023
from 0.292 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical30%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−29%since 2023
from 0.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(749)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−74%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German34.9%(262)
Irish22.9%(172)
English19.7%(148)
American9.7%(73)
Polish7.2%(54)
Scotch-Irish4.9%(37)
French1.6%(12)
Italian0.9%(7)
Ukrainian0.7%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+12%since 2023
from 13.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(87)
Married54.1%(177)
Widowed3.7%(12)
Divorced15.6%(51)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(65)
Married60.7%(212)
Widowed5.4%(19)
Divorced15.2%(53)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, New York?

Machias, New York has about 751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Machias, New York?

The typical household in Machias, New York earns about $74,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Machias, New York expensive?

In Machias, New York, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, New York?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Machias, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Machias, New York?

About 15.7% of people in Machias, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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