CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102
Maine · Kennebec County · 4,047 residents · 14.098 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest low income in ME$43,556#31lowest short commute in ME15.9 min#49highest high poverty in ME19.1%#89lowest low broadband in ME85.4%TRACT SHAPE · Kennebec County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 102 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,556. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value is $190,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kennebec County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
4,047
+20%since 2020
from 3,381 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
287 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 240 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−11%since 2020
from 47.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,556
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,089 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,611
+1%since 2020
from $31,379 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−3%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$190,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $726 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+4%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,153)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(110)
Diversity Score16%(541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,576)
Black4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(219)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,084)
Diversity Score
27
+67%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.9 min
−12%since 2020
from 18.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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
11.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
58.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 4,047 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 $43,556 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 $190,000, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% 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 19.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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