CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203.03
Maine · Androscoggin County · 1,622 residents · 0.102 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest high poverty in ME#1856 US43.0%#3lowest low income in ME#1956 US$29,521#5highest density in ME15,902/sq mi#9lowest low broadband in ME77.9%TRACT SHAPE · Androscoggin County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 203.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,521. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 377 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.0% 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 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,622
−19%since 2020
from 1,999 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,902 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 19,598 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−17%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,521
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $14,781 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,585
+63%since 2020
from $10,190 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−15%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,099
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $681 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,345)
Black13.1%(261)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other17.7%(353)
Diversity Score62.3%(1,246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,252)
Black13.3%(215)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(155)
Diversity Score47.2%(765)
Diversity Score
47
−24%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
+1%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
49.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Female
49.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Foreign born
12.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 1,622 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 $29,521 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 $1,099 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.0% 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 43.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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