CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101
Maine · Kennebec County · 4,921 residents · 22.023 sq mi
Notable rankings
#51lowest low income in ME$52,310#63highest population in ME4,921#63highest WFH in ME22.1%#88lowest low rent in ME$879TRACT SHAPE · Kennebec County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 101 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $202,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
4,921
+4%since 2020
from 4,729 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 215 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
−11%since 2020
from 47.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,310
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,404 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,897
+22%since 2020
from $33,473 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+23%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
Other services8.6%
Public administration8.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Retail trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $764 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+67%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other2.6%(123)
Diversity Score9%(427)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(4,181)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(75)
Asian1.7%(84)
Other11%(539)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,633)
Diversity Score
33
+267%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
+7%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.7% 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 4,921 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 $52,310 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.2% 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 14.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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