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04848

Islesboro, ME

Total Population
617
Median Household Income
$73,611
Median Home Value
$274,500
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,611
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$274,500
100.8% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
454.9% below state median
Median Age
62.6 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 Islesboro, ME

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

High education levels with 44.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 62.6 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 16.4% 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
$73,611
-2.0% 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: 1.76 people

Total Households
344
Family Households
40.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
34.5%
#2 Industry
Arts,
19.4%
#3 Industry
Finance
17.6%
Total Employed Residents:165

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
35.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
13.1%
25 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:191
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (13.1% work from home)
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
83.6%
230 employed
Labor Force
275
45 unemployed
Median Age
62.6 years
Per Capita Income
$55,848
Poverty Rate
14.9%

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