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The Mechanic Falls CDP(1) had a population of 2,263 as of July 1, 2024.
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 | 2,263 (100%) |
Population in Households | 2,241 (99.0%) |
Population in Families | 1,642 (72.6%) |
Population in Group Quarters1 | 22 ( 1.0%) |
Population Density | 424 |
Diversity Index2 | 17 |
INCOME | |
Median Household Income | $66,078 |
Average Household Income | $87,688 |
% of Income for Mortgage4 | 20% |
Per Capita Income | $36,091 |
Wealth Index5 | 65 |
Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (55.4) |
HOUSING | |
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Total HU (Housing Units) | 996 (100%) |
Owner Occupied HU | 687 (69.0%) |
Renter Occupied HU | 244 (24.5%) |
Vacant Housing Units | 65 ( 6.5%) |
Median Home Value | $209,868 |
Average Home Value | $230,095 |
Housing Affordability Index3 | 116 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
Total Households | 931 |
Average Household Size | 2.41 |
Family Households | 598 |
Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
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Population | 0.06% | -0.14% |
Households | 0.18% | 0.21% |
Families | 0.82% | |
Median Household Income | 4.09% | |
Per Capita Income | 3.75% | |
Owner Occupied HU | 1.33% |
The table below compares Mechanic Falls to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 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 | # 64 | 59th |
Population Density | # 85 | 46th |
Median Household Income | # 69 | 56th |
Housing Affordability Index | # 109 | 70th |
Per Capita Income | # 89 | 43rd |
Diversity Index | # 92 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
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