CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 120
Maine · Kennebec County · 3,680 residents · 37.419 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low poverty in ME4.3%#51highest WFH in ME24.2%#61highest commute in ME31.9 min#123highest broadband in ME93.5%TRACT SHAPE · Kennebec County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 120 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $243,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
3,680
+1%since 2020
from 3,639 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 97 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
−5%since 2020
from 48.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,904
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,454
+9%since 2020
from $36,076 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−10%since 2020
from 0.376 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
Retail trade12.6%
Wholesale trade11.4%
Other services9.2%
Public administration7.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction2.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$243,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $204,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $825 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 120 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,548)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(46)
Other1.2%(43)
Diversity Score6.1%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.6%(21)
Diversity Score1.9%(70)
Diversity Score
2
−69%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 32.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
42.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 120
Census Tract 50.04
Pop 3,750
Census Tract 144.04
Pop 3,739
Census Tract 144.03
Pop 3,685
Census Tract 507.08
Pop 3,845
Places similar to Census Tract 120Head to head
Compare Census Tract 120 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 120 VS
Census Tract 108.04
Income$96,172+13%
Home value$305,100+25%
Population3,696same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 120 VS
Census Tract 130
Income$74,648−12%
Home value$274,100+12%
Population4,162+13%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 120 VS
Census Tract 9701
Income$65,854−22%
Home value$242,700same
Population3,566−3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 120 VS
Census Tract 110
Income$85,797+1%
Home value$230,100−6%
Population4,421+20%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,680 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 $84,904 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 $243,900, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% 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 4.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Kennebec CountyOther census tracts in Kennebec County
Census Tract 241.02Census Tract 101Census Tract 170Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 242.02Census Tract 180Census Tract 250.01Census Tract 200Census Tract 110Census Tract 241.01Census Tract 105Census Tract 130Census Tract 230.02Census Tract 102Census Tract 140.01Census Tract 230.01DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024