CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 252.06
Maine · York County · 4,829 residents · 0.902 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest high poverty in ME35.3%#11lowest young in ME30.4 yrs#24highest density in ME5,354/sq mi#63lowest low income in ME$54,079TRACT SHAPE · York County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 252.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $357,900. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the York County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
4,829
−1%since 2020
from 4,889 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,354 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 5,420 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.4
+3%since 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,079
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,163 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,389
+19%since 2020
from $25,601 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+22%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$357,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $275,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $964 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
70.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+21%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,460)
Black3.8%(186)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian2.7%(130)
Other1.7%(83)
Diversity Score20.7%(1,010)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(4,596)
Black1.4%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(165)
Diversity Score11.6%(560)
Diversity Score
12
−44%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−1%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 4,829 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 $54,079 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 $357,900, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.6% 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 35.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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