CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 105
Maine · Kennebec County · 4,294 residents · 13.015 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest rent burden in ME67.4%#28lowest low income in ME$46,487#37highest high poverty in ME21.1%#55lowest short commute in ME17.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Kennebec County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 105 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,487. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $201,800. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% 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
23% 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
4,294
−4%since 2020
from 4,465 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
330 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 343 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−11%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,487
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,998 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,877
+25%since 2020
from $26,315 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+4%since 2020
from 0.451 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Retail trade3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
Construction3.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$201,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $726 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+12%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,151)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian3.9%(172)
Other2.3%(101)
Diversity Score16.7%(746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,994)
Black1.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(16)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other4.4%(187)
Diversity Score16.6%(712)
Diversity Score
17
−1%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
58.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 4,294 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 $46,487 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 $201,800, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.7% 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 21.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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