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Machias

New York · 505 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Machias has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
505
+1%since 2019
from 498 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
515 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 508 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+20%since 2019
from 33.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
400496592687783201020202024Machias
2024751
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,219 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,045
−2%since 2019
from $21,430 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$814
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $744 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
26.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(13)
Diversity Score
3
−90%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−45%since 2019
from 29.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Female
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, New York?

Machias, New York has about 505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Machias, New York earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Machias, New York expensive?

In Machias, New York, the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, New York?

About 13.8% 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 10.9% 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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