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Mechanic Falls, Maine - Basic Facts

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.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Mechanic Falls, ME Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

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

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
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
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%

Mechanic Falls, ME - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

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
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

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