04001

Acton, ME

Total Population
2,671
Median Household Income
$68,482
Median Home Value
$283,900
Median Rent
$1,094

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$68,482
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$283,900
100.9% above state median
Rent
$1,094
100% above state median
Median Age
53.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Acton, ME

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 53.4 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$68,482
-8.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-42,184,554
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.40 people

Total Households
1,111
Family Households
58.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
24.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
20.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.4%
Total Employed Residents:651

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
16.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
1.2%
11 workers
Total Commuting Workers:952
Commute Insights
0
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.9%
1,192 employed
Labor Force
1,241
38 unemployed
Median Age
53.4 years
Per Capita Income
$38,087
Poverty Rate
7.6%

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