CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603.02
Maine · Piscataquis County · 1,430 residents · 3,011.848 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low density in ME#52 US0.47/sq mi#1highest old in ME#621 US66.5 yrs#20lowest low rent burden in ME12.1%#44highest high poverty in ME20.2%TRACT SHAPE · Piscataquis County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 9603.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 936 residents. Median home value is $306,700. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
1,430
+189%since 2020
from 494 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
+189%since 2020
from 0 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
66.5
+12%since 2020
from 59.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,205
+24%since 2020
from $37,222 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+17%since 2020
from 0.404 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.1%
Retail trade11.9%
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$306,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $204,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
58.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+33%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score11.1%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(94)
Diversity Score15.4%(220)
Diversity Score
15
+38%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
−10%since 2020
from 28.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
44.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 1,430 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 $73,750 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 $306,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.7% 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 20.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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