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CITY · 2010 ACS

Machias

New York · 471 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Machias has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2011, a loss of 214 residents. Median home value is $72,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
−31%vs 2011
vs 685 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
35.9
+27%vs 2011
vs 28.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.1%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.3%(39)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.5%(40)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.3%(25)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.3%(25)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.6%(64)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.5%(59)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.2%(62)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.6%(64)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.7%(27)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.2%(20)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(8)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,676 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,725
+15%vs 2011
vs $16,325 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.305 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $702 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−32.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.4% in 2011
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+5%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(457)
Black1.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German53.9%(393)
Irish21.4%(156)
English13.7%(100)
Polish9.5%(69)
Canadian5.1%(37)
American4%(29)
Scottish3%(22)
Czech2.6%(19)
Dutch2.3%(17)
French1.5%(11)
Italian1.5%(11)
Swedish1.1%(8)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swiss1.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 26.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.4%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
+16.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.9% in 2011
Female
53.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Machias, New York earns about $51,250 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 $72,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, New York?

About 19.2% 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 15.4% 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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