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Mechanic Falls, Maine - Basic Facts

The Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place had a population of 2,250 as of July 1, 2020.

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 elevation is 276 feet.

The Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2377935) 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.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Mechanic Falls: Bog Falls.

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Mechanic Falls, ME Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 2,250 (100%)
Population in Households 2,237 (99.4%)
Population in Families 1,744 (77.5%)
Population in Group Quarters1 13 ( 0.6%)
Population Density 421
Diversity Index2 10
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $51,917
Average Household Income $65,191
% of Income for Mortgage4 11%
Per Capita Income $26,697
Wealth Index5 55
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 988 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 605 (61.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 318 (32.2%)
Vacant Housing Units 65 ( 6.6%)
Median Home Value $131,838
Average Home Value $149,917
Housing Affordability Index3 210
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 923
Average Household Size 2.42
Family Households 597
Average Family Size 3
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.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 0.06% 0.12%
Households 0.32% 0.24%
Families 0.22% 0.07%
Median Household Income   0.9%
Per Capita Income   1.82%
Owner Occupied HU   0.23%

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Mechanic Falls, ME - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Mechanic Falls to the other 130 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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 # 62 53rd
Population Density # 79 40th
Median Household Income # 56 58th
Housing Affordability Index # 106 82nd
Per Capita Income # 77 42nd
Diversity Index # 85 34th

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