04539

Bristol, ME

Total Population
1,424
Median Household Income
$75,188
Median Home Value
$300,000
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,188
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$300,000
100.9% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
454.9% below state median
Median Age
58.8 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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Bristol, ME 04539

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Bristol, ME

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

38.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 58.8 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 12.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,188
+0.1% 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: 2.26 people

Total Households
631
Family Households
45.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.3%
#2 Industry
Mining
14.4%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
14.4%
Total Employed Residents:396

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.3%
18 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:422
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
87.3%
490 employed
Labor Force
561
71 unemployed
Median Age
58.8 years
Per Capita Income
$49,962
Poverty Rate
9.1%

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