CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9517
Maine · Aroostook County · 4,742 residents · 115.691 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55lowest low home value in ME$161,700#72lowest low rent in ME$850#73lowest low density in ME40.99/sq mi#73lowest short commute in ME18.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Aroostook County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 9517 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,072. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $161,700. With a median age of 51.4, 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 51.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,742
+1%since 2020
from 4,686 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 41 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+7%since 2020
from 48.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,072
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,946 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,115
+45%since 2020
from $28,317 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−2%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Retail trade7.5%
Other services7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
Construction6.8%
Public administration6.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$161,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $656 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,531)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other2.8%(130)
Diversity Score8%(376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(167)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other2.6%(121)
Diversity Score14.9%(706)
Diversity Score
15
+85%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.0 min
+5%since 2020
from 17.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
43.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 4,742 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 $69,072 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 $161,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.4% 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 11.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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