Damariscotta, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Knox County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,172
Population
339/sq mi density
$63,696
Median Income
$45,484 per capita
$387,200
Home Value
$480,160 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
87
Violent Crime/100K
1,300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,696 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$387,200 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,172
Census 2023
Population Density
339
per square mile
Land Area
3.5
square miles (9.0 km²)
Median Age
50.0 yrs
29% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.5%
Black
0%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.1%
Spanish
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.5%
Veterans
10.7%
78% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.5%
12% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.6%
70% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,172 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 339 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 42.7% |
| Female | 57.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.5% |
| Veterans | 10.7% |
| Disability | 14.5% |
| Health Insurance | 97.4% |
| Uninsured | 2.6% |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |