Machias, Maine Demographics

The total population of Machias town is estimated to be 2,015 with 962 males (47.74%) and 1,053 females (52.26%). There are 91 more females than males in Machias town.
The median household income in Machias town was $25,428 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 8,331(24.68%) from $33,759 in 2020. This income is 34.08% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Machias town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $33,441. Overall, the median household income for the town of Machias town stands at $25,428.
In Machias town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $13,451 for males and $16,525 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $41,885 for males and $40,732 for females.
In Machias town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $25,207.
In 2022, the population of Machias town was 2,062, a 0.49% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Machias town's population was 2,052, a decline of 0.48% compared to a population of 2,062 in 2020.
The median age in Machias, Maine is 40.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.58% were under the age of 15, 18.99% aged 15 to 29, 44.16% aged 30 to 64, 15.48% aged 65 to 84, and 3.80% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Machias town population: 93.52% are White, 0.83% are Black or African American, 1.75% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.27% are Asian and 2.63% are multiracial.