CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Maine · Cumberland County · 5,699 residents · 4.911 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11highest foreign-born in ME15.0%#31highest population in ME5,699#34lowest young in ME36.0 yrs#45highest household income in ME$106,136TRACT SHAPE · Cumberland County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 27 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $419,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,699
+12%since 2020
from 5,091 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,160 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,136
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,412 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,760
+61%since 2020
from $27,833 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−17%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
Information10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Other services4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Public administration3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$419,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $255,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $941 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−24%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,097)
Black15%(763)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(222)
Diversity Score41%(2,087)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,334)
Black7.7%(437)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(294)
Asian1.2%(66)
Other10%(568)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,871)
Diversity Score
50
+23%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 25.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
15.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+3.8 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 5,699 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 $106,136 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 $419,800, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.7% 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 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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