South Paris, ME cityscape

04281

South Paris, ME

Total Population
5,226
Median Household Income
$53,801
Median Home Value
$170,000
Median Rent
$877

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$53,801
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$170,000
100.5% above state median
Rent
$877
100% above state median
Median Age
45.5 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 South Paris, ME

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

Mature population with median age of 45.5 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.3%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 21.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$53,801
-28.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.44 people

Total Households
2,080
Family Households
47.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
37.1%
#2 Industry
Education
31.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
21.9%
Total Employed Residents:1,182

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,864
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.7%
2,226 employed
Labor Force
2,255
29 unemployed
Median Age
45.5 years
Per Capita Income
$25,885
Poverty Rate
21.4%

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