CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 250.02
Maine · Kennebec County · 1,720 residents · 6.593 sq mi
Notable rankings
#53lowest short commute in ME17.1 min#60highest broadband in ME96.0%#81highest foreign-born in ME5.5%#85highest household income in ME$93,462TRACT SHAPE · Kennebec County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 250.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,462. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $296,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kennebec County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,720
+16%since 2020
from 1,487 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 226 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
−7%since 2020
from 52.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,462
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,580
+17%since 2020
from $39,771 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−9%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
Retail trade12%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$296,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
+34.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,487)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,643)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other3%(52)
Diversity Score10.8%(186)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.1 min
−24%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% 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 1,720 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 $93,462 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 $296,200, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% 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 6.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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