CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9708
Maine · Knox County · 2,863 residents · 20.309 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36lowest short commute in ME16.0 min#57highest old in ME53.3 yrs#64lowest low poverty in ME5.0%#73lowest low rent burden in ME24.3%TRACT SHAPE · Knox County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 9708 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $369,500. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
2,863
+5%since 2020
from 2,727 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 134 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+8%since 2020
from 49.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,201
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,145 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,371
+27%since 2020
from $40,323 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
Construction8.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Retail trade6.8%
Other services5%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$369,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $253,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,052 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+17%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,658)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.5%(42)
Diversity Score6.2%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other3.5%(100)
Diversity Score10.9%(311)
Diversity Score
11
+75%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.0 min
−7%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 2,863 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 $87,201 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 $369,500, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.9% 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 5.0% 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