CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702
Maine · Knox County · 5,242 residents · 18.241 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest education in ME62.1%#41highest home value in ME$520,600#44highest population in ME5,242#52highest foreign-born in ME7.5%TRACT SHAPE · Knox County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 9702 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $520,600. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,242
+9%since 2020
from 4,811 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
287 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 264 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+1%since 2020
from 51.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,344
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,055 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,664
+9%since 2020
from $43,729 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−2%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
Retail trade9%
Public administration6.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
Information5%
Construction4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
Finance & insurance0.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$520,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $337,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $922 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+35%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,562)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(75)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other2.6%(127)
Diversity Score12.5%(600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(185)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(129)
Diversity Score14.3%(749)
Diversity Score
14
+15%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.8 min
+23%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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 5,242 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 $82,344 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 $520,600, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.1% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024