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The Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place had a population of 2,276 as of July 1, 2017.
The primary coordinate point for Mechanic Falls is located at latitude 44.1117 and longitude -70.3941 in Androscoggin County. The formal boundaries for the Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place (see map below) 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.
Beneath the boundary map are tables with Mechanic Falls population, income and housing data, five-year growth projections and peer comparisons for key demographic data. The estimates are for July 1, 2017.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Mechanic Falls: Bog Falls.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,276 |
| Daytime Population: Workers | 665 |
| Daytime Population: Residents | 1,091 |
| Total Daytime Population (TDP) | 1,756 |
| Ratio TDP/Total Population1 | 0.77 |
| Population in Households | 2,263 |
| Population in Familes | 1,779 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 13 |
| Population Density2 | 426 |
| Diversity Index3 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,802 |
| Average Household Income | $60,193 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,134 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 977 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 615 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 297 (30.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 65 ( 6.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $143,543 |
| Average Home Value | $172,439 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 912 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 599 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2017 | 2017-2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.24% | 0.22% |
| Households | 0.29% | 0.22% |
| Families | 0.35% | 0.13% |
| Median Household Income | 2.99% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.54% |
The table below compares Mechanic Falls to the other 130 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2017 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 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 76 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 95 | 28th |
| Median Household Income | # 41 | 69th |
| Per Capita Income | # 78 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
