CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 253
Maine · York County · 3,327 residents · 12.637 sq mi
Notable rankings
#43highest WFH in ME25.4%#45lowest low rent burden in ME19.2%#55highest household income in ME$101,837#81highest rent in ME$1,438TRACT SHAPE · York County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 253 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,837. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $405,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,327
−4%since 2020
from 3,465 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
263 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 274 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
−2%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,837
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,290 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,487
+4%since 2020
from $38,874 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−1%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
Information13.9%
Other services12%
Public administration9.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$405,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $298,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,349 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+19%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian1.4%(47)
Other4.7%(164)
Diversity Score15.1%(522)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(84)
Other8.3%(276)
Diversity Score24.6%(820)
Diversity Score
25
+64%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
−26%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 3,327 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 $101,837 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 $405,000, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.0% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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