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The Mechanic Falls CDP(1) had a population of 2,262 as of July 1, 2023.
The primary coordinate point for Mechanic Falls is located at latitude 44.1117 and longitude -70.3917 in Androscoggin County. The formal boundaries for the Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 5.34 sq. miles and a water area of 0.13 sq. miles. Androscoggin County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place is located within Town of Mechanic Falls, a minor civil division (MCD) of Androscoggin County.
POPULATION | |
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Total Population | 2,262 (100%) |
Population in Households | 2,245 (99.2%) |
Population in Families | 1,736 (76.7%) |
Population in Group Quarters1 | 17 ( 0.8%) |
Population Density | 423 |
Diversity Index2 | 18 |
INCOME | |
Median Household Income | $65,033 |
Average Household Income | $84,749 |
% of Income for Mortgage4 | 18% |
Per Capita Income | $35,118 |
Wealth Index5 | 61 |
Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (55.3) |
HOUSING | |
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Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,004 (100%) |
Owner Occupied HU | 714 (71.1%) |
Renter Occupied HU | 223 (22.2%) |
Vacant Housing Units | 67 ( 6.7%) |
Median Home Value | $199,301 |
Average Home Value | $206,653 |
Housing Affordability Index3 | 125 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
Total Households | 937 |
Average Household Size | 2.40 |
Family Households | 594 |
Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2023 | 2023-2028 |
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Population | 0.07% | 0.04% |
Households | 0.43% | 0.28% |
Families | 0.13% | |
Median Household Income | 2.19% | |
Per Capita Income | 2.98% | |
Owner Occupied HU | 0.39% |
The table below compares Mechanic Falls to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
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Total Population | # 63 | 60th |
Population Density | # 84 | 46th |
Median Household Income | # 56 | 65th |
Housing Affordability Index | # 107 | 69th |
Per Capita Income | # 78 | 50th |
Diversity Index | # 86 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
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