CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9516
Maine · Aroostook County · 1,579 residents · 40.494 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low home value in ME$98,400#41lowest low income in ME$49,938#42lowest low broadband in ME81.6%#45lowest low rent in ME$754TRACT SHAPE · Aroostook County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 9516 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,938. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 430 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
1,579
−21%since 2020
from 2,009 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 50 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+36%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,938
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,684 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,941
+94%since 2020
from $17,464 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+19%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Retail trade7.3%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Construction4.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Education & health services1.4%
Other services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Public administration0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$98,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $625 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,801)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(67)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other5%(100)
Diversity Score24.1%(484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,508)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.2%(34)
Diversity Score10.9%(172)
Diversity Score
11
−55%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 21.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 1,579 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 $49,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.3% 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 16.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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