Census Bureau data for Machias CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Machias CDP
- What is the median household income in Machias CDP?
- The median household income in Machias CDP is $28,047 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Machias CDP?
- The poverty rate in Machias CDP is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Machias CDP?
- $117,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Machias CDP?
- The median gross rent in Machias CDP is $700 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Machias CDP residents have a college degree?
- 20.4% of adults in Machias CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,395
Median Income
$28,047
Median Home Value
$117,800
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,482 (+36.4%)
Home Value:
+$18,700 (+18.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.9 pp (-17.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.4 pp (+13.3%)
Unemployment:
-17.0 pp (-81%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,395
Median Age
45.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Mexican
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$28,047
±$7,293
-$43,726 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$50,623
Median Family Income
$47,679
Poverty Rate
22.6%
+16.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
27.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.4%
$10–15k
11.7%
$15–25k
16.7%
$25–35k
11.5%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
2.2%
$150–200k
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
728
Owner-Occupied
39.9%
Renter-Occupied
60.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.7%
Median Home Value
$117,800
-$148,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$700
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.1%
$50–100k
32.2%
$100–200k
33.9%
$200–300k
13.1%
$300–500k
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
44.7%
$500–1k
39.9%
$1–1.5k
11.3%
$1.5–2k
4.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
22.3%
1 vehicle
47.1%
2 vehicles
23.6%
3+
6.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
47.0%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
17.0%
20+ units
8.2%
Mobile home
3.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
42.4%
1940–1969
6.6%
1970–1999
16.6%
2000–2009
14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.4%
-14.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.6%
Some College / Associate
20.4%
Less Than High School
5.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
+0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
13.8%
Self-Employed
8.4%
Government Workers
18.9%
Private For-Profit
71.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
41.8%
Prof. Services
17.3%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Finance
6.4%
Retail
5.2%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Public Admin
4.8%
Wholesale
3.0%
Construction
2.0%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
41.0%
Management
35.7%
Production
8.6%
Sales
7.8%
Construction
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
11.6 min
Drove Alone
73.9%
Carpool
3.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.8%
Walked
7.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
592
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
22.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
1.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.2%
5–9
3.5%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
10.8%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
9.0%
35–44
13.8%
45–54
9.4%
55–64
10.0%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
9.6%
85+
10.2%
Under 18: 11.5%
Working age (18–64): 88.5%
65 and over: 23.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.5%
With a Disability
30.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
66.2%
Has a Computer
80.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023