Washington County, Maine

Total Population: 31,261

County Seat: Machias

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Median Home Value

$147,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,237

Across all households

Median Age

48.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
Two or More Races3.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.7%

65 Years and Over

25.8%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

9.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,237

Mean Household Income

$71,586

Per Capita Income

$32,459

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$147,100

Median Rent

$768/mo

Total Housing Units

21,703

Owner-Occupied

78.1%

Renter-Occupied

21.9%

Vacancy Rate

35.5%

Married Couple Households

44.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.5%

Average Household Size

2.16

Broadband Internet Access

82.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 23029.