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The Mechanic Falls Census Designated Place had a population of 2,249 as of July 1, 2018.
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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POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,249 |
| Population in Households | 2,236 |
| Population in Familes | 1,758 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 13 |
| Population Density2 | 421 |
| Diversity Index3 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,343 |
| Average Household Income | $59,876 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,885 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 970 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 587 (60.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 309 (31.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 74 ( 7.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $148,664 |
| Average Home Value | $194,293 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 896 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 585 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Households | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Families | 0.02% | -0.1% |
| Median Household Income | 1.96% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.86% |
The table below compares Mechanic Falls to the other 130 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 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 | # 77 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 93 | 29th |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 91 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
