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Alton, Maine Median Household Income: Trends, Analysis, and Key Findings

The median household income in Alton town was $56,598 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,872(6.40%) from $60,470 in 2020. This income is 75.86% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
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Updated Jan 11, 2024

Median Household Income in Alton, Maine (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)

Below, you will find a table illustrating the median household income in Alton town, spanning the years from 2010 to 2021, with all figures adjusted to 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars.

Year Median Household Income YOY Change($) YOY Change(%)
2010 61,332 - -
2011 60,885 -447 -0.73%
2012 56,391 -4,494 -7.38%
2013 58,232 1,841 3.26%
2014 57,464 -768 -1.32%
2015 55,528 -1,936 -3.37%
2016 61,318 5,790 10.43%
2017 62,251 933 1.52%
2018 64,045 1,794 2.88%
2019 62,536 -1,509 -2.36%
2020 60,470 -2,066 -3.30%
2021 56,598 -3,872 -6.40%
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Alton, Maine median household income trends: 2010 to 2021

From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Alton town decreased by $4,734 (7.72%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $4,559 (6.51%) between 2010 and 2021.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2021, spanning 11 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2022 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 4 years and declined for 7 years.

The line chart shows Alton, Maine median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.
Alton, Maine median household income trends: 2010 to 2021. The chart illustrates income fluctuations over the years, highlighting the impact of inflation on economic trends. We observed that the median household income experienced growth year by year for 4 years and declined for 7 years. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates

The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2015 to 2016, when the median household income increased by 5,790 (from $55,528 to $61,318). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2011 to 2012, when the median household income decreased by 4,494 (from $60,885 to $56,391).

In Maine, among cities with populations of fewer than 5,000 residents, Alton town ranks 217th out of 364 for median household income. This rank indicates that it falls within the middle-income range of small cities within the state of Maine.

Median household income in Alton, Maine by household size

To gain deeper insights into the median household income for Alton town, we conducted an analysis of the most recent available data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5 year Estimates (the most recent data available).

Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Alton town did not include 6, or 7-person households. Across the different household sizes in Alton town the mean income is $82,917, and the standard deviation is $47,710. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 57.54%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.

In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $39,797. It then further increased to $160,786 for 5-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

Bar chart showing Alton, Maine median household income for different household sizes in 2021. The chart illustrates income trends for 1-person to 7-or-more person households, with values adjusted for inflation. It provides insights into income disparities and variations across household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.
Alton, Maine median household income, by household size (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates

Alton town median household income by household size

The table below displays median household incomes for various household sizes, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore how household income varies with the size of the family unit.

Household Size Median Household Income
1-person households 39,797
2-person households 59,970
3-person households 59,901
4-person households 94,129
5-person households 160,786
6-person households 0
7-or-more-person households 0
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According to the Census Bureau data, the median household income reaches its peak among 5-person households, reaching $160,786 .

Median household income in Alton, Maine by family type, 2021

The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Alton town reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories.

Interestingly, we found that the median household income NA vary between family households and non-family households. In 2021, for Alton town, NA.

NA. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $33,580.

Alton, Maine households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, 2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

The table below presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Alton town. The data in the table offers insights into the distribution of Alton town households based on income levels.

Income Level All Households % All Households Family Households % Family Households Non-Family Households % Non-Family Households
Total: 336 100.00% 185 100.00% 151 100.00%
Less than $10,000 18 5.36% 2 1.08% 16 10.60%
$10,000 to $14,999 6 1.79% - - 6 3.97%
$15,000 to $19,999 17 5.06% 7 3.78% 10 6.62%
$20,000 to $24,999 22 6.55% - - 22 14.57%
$25,000 to $29,999 12 3.57% 10 5.41% 2 1.32%
$30,000 to $34,999 27 8.04% 9 4.86% 18 11.92%
$35,000 to $39,999 24 7.14% 9 4.86% 15 9.93%
$40,000 to $44,999 12 3.57% 6 3.24% 6 3.97%
$45,000 to $49,999 13 3.87% 8 4.32% 5 3.31%
$50,000 to $59,999 50 14.88% 35 18.92% 15 9.93%
$60,000 to $74,999 37 11.01% 22 11.89% 15 9.93%
$75,000 to $99,999 29 8.63% 25 13.51% 4 2.65%
$100,000 to $124,999 25 7.44% 17 9.19% 8 5.30%
$125,000 to $149,999 19 5.65% 19 10.27% - -
$150,000 to $199,999 8 2.38% 6 3.24% 2 1.32%
$200,000 or more 17 5.06% 10 5.41% 7 4.64%
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Key findings:

  • For Family Households: In Alton town, the majority of family households, representing NA%, earn NA, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising NA%, have incomes falling NA, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
  • For Non-Family Households: In Alton town, the majority of non-family households, accounting for NA%, have income NA, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising NA%, earn NA, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.
  • For Total Households (Combining Family and Non-Family): When considering total households in Alton town, the majority, constituting NA%, earn NA, demonstrating that a significant portion of community households falls within this income bracket. Simultaneously, the minority of total households, representing NA%, have incomes NA, signifying a smaller segment of households in the community.

Things to know

What is the Gini index for Alton, Maine?

As per the Census Bureau, the Gini coefficient for Alton town is 0.4163. With this value of Gini coefficient, it is evident that income distribution in Alton town exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .

This level of Gini coefficient suggests noticeable variations in income distribution across households, with certain segments of the population holding a larger share of income compared to others in Alton town.

It also implies that efforts may be needed to enhance economic fairness and reduce the gap between income groups in Alton town

What is the median household income in Alton, Maine?

As per the latest data available from American Community Survey, the median household income for Alton town is $56,598 (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars). The next release from the Census is scheduled for Dec 7, 2023. This income is 75.86% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).

How does Alton, Maine median household income compare to the rest of the United States?

In Maine, among cities with populations of fewer than 5,000 residents, Alton town ranks 217th out of 364 for median household income. This rank indicates that it falls within the middle-income range of small cities within the state of Maine.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Alton, Maine households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars
Last updated January 11, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Alton, Maine, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Alton, Maine reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories. The dataset highlights the variation in number of households with income, offering valuable insights into the distribution of Alton town households based on income levels.

Key observations

  • For Family Households: In Alton town, the majority of family households, representing NA%, earn NA, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising NA%, have incomes falling NA, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
  • For Non-Family Households: In Alton town, the majority of non-family households, accounting for NA%, have income NA, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising NA%, earn NA, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

  • Less than $10,000
  • $10,000 to $14,999
  • $15,000 to $19,999
  • $20,000 to $24,999
  • $25,000 to $29,999
  • $30,000 to $34,999
  • $35,000 to $39,999
  • $40,000 to $44,999
  • $45,000 to $49,999
  • $50,000 to $59,999
  • $60,000 to $74,999
  • $75,000 to $99,999
  • $125,000 to $149,999
  • $150,000 to $199,999
  • $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

  • Income Level: The income level represents the income brackets ranging from Less than $10,000 to $200,000 or more in Alton, Maine (As mentioned above).
  • All Households: Count of households for the specified income level
  • % All Households: Percentage of households at the specified income level relative to the total households in Alton, Maine
  • Family Households: Count of family households for the specified income level
  • % Family Households: Percentage of family households at the specified income level relative to the total family households in Alton, Maine
  • Non-Family Households: Count of non-family households for the specified income level
  • % Non-Family Households: Percentage of non-family households at the specified income level relative to the total non-family households in Alton, Maine

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alton town median household income. You can refer the same here

Alton, Maine Median Household Income Trends (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
Last updated January 11, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset illustrates the median household income in Alton town, spanning the years from 2010 to 2021, with all figures adjusted to 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars. Based on the latest 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varied over the last decade. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into median household income trends and explore income variations.

Key observations:

From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Alton town decreased by $4,734 (7.72%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $4,559 (6.51%) between 2010 and 2021.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2021, spanning 11 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2022 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 4 years and declined for 7 years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Years for which data is available:

  • 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column presents the data year from 2010 to 2021
  • Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific year
  • YOY Change($): Change in median household income between the current and the previous year, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars
  • YOY Change(%): Percent change in median household income between current and the previous year

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alton town median household income. You can refer the same here

Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Alton, Maine: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
Last updated January 11, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Alton, Maine, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

  • Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Alton town did not include 6, or 7-person households. Across the different household sizes in Alton town the mean income is $82,917, and the standard deviation is $47,710. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 57.54%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
  • In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $39,797. It then further increased to $160,786 for 5-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

  • 1-person households
  • 2-person households
  • 3-person households
  • 4-person households
  • 5-person households
  • 6-person households
  • 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

  • Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
  • Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alton town median household income. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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