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Maine

Wisconsin · 2,621 residents (2025 est.) · 43.075 sq mi
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Maine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $277,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,602
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,608 in 2023
2016 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
−2%since 2023
from 48.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,621 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2016 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201620202024Maine
20243K
201620202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,721
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,592 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2016 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,929
−4%since 2023
from $60,252 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+1%since 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration14.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $262,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2016 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $902 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2016 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,457)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian3.2%(84)
Other1.6%(42)
Diversity Score13.9%(362)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,423)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian4%(104)
Other1.7%(45)
Diversity Score16.4%(426)
Diversity Score
16
+18%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2016 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+9%since 2023
from 19.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% 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
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Female
46.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maine, Wisconsin?

Maine, Wisconsin has about 2,602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maine, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Maine, Wisconsin earns about $110,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maine, Wisconsin expensive?

In Maine, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $277,500, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Maine, Wisconsin?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Maine, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maine, Wisconsin?

About 2.8% of people in Maine, Wisconsin 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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