Machias, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,395
Population
517/sq mi density
$28,047
Median Income
$18,812 per capita
$117,800
Home Value
$181,315 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
144
Violent Crime/100K
624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,047 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,395
Census 2023
Population Density
517
per square mile
Land Area
2.6
square miles (6.7 km²)
Median Age
45.1 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.9%
Black
0%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.3%
Spanish
6.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.8%
Veterans
11.5%
92% above US avg (6%)
Disability
30.4%
134% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,395 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 517 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.3% |
| Female | 51.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.8% |
| Veterans | 11.5% |
| Disability | 30.4% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 66.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |