CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 201
Maine · Androscoggin County · 2,133 residents · 0.255 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low broadband in ME#625 US62.7%#2lowest low income in ME#1813 US$28,919#4highest high poverty in ME40.1%#4highest foreign-born in ME18.8%TRACT SHAPE · Androscoggin County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 201 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,919. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2020. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Androscoggin County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,133
+72%since 2020
from 1,242 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,365 / sq mi
+72%since 2020
from 4,871 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
−30%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,919
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,601 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,025
+27%since 2020
from $17,404 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
Information11.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$781
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $427 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
98.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(932)
Black18.5%(230)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian1.4%(18)
Other4.8%(59)
Diversity Score50%(621)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(1,095)
Black43.4%(925)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other3.8%(82)
Diversity Score68.4%(1,458)
Diversity Score
68
+37%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
+43%since 2020
from 20.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
18.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $28,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $781 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 40.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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