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04970

Rangeley, ME

Total Population
1,507
Median Household Income
$57,379
Median Home Value
$246,600
Median Rent
$711

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$57,379
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$246,600
100.8% above state median
Rent
$711
100% above state median
Median Age
57.3 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.

Location Map

Rangeley, ME 04970

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Rangeley, ME

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

26.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 57.3 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 8.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 4.8%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$57,379
-23.6% 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: 1.96 people

Total Households
766
Family Households
52.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
30.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
16.7%
Total Employed Residents:330

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
8.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.2%
24 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:753
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.6%
792 employed
Labor Force
865
73 unemployed
Median Age
57.3 years
Per Capita Income
$40,096
Poverty Rate
4.8%

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