Mechanic Falls, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,300
Population
431/sq mi density
$50,169
Median Income
$20,486 per capita
$197,700
Home Value
$297,496 Zillow
$1,160
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
223
Violent Crime/100K
636 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,169 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,300
Census 2023
Population Density
431
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.2 km²)
Median Age
38.7 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 15.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.3%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.7%
Spanish
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.2%
Veterans
12.1%
102% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.0%
0% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
72.4%
21% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
27.6%
221% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.430
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,300 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 431 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.2% |
| Veterans | 12.1% |
| Disability | 13.0% |
| Health Insurance | 72.4% |
| Uninsured | 27.6% |
| Broadband Access | 87.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |