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Mechanic Falls, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,300
Population
431/sq mi density
$50,169
Median Income
$20,486 per capita
$197,700
Home Value
$289,484 Zillow
$1,160
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
168
Violent Crime/100K
875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,169 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,300
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 | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 13.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.3%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.1%
Spanish
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
12.1%
102% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.0%
31% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
73.3%
20% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.5%
10% 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 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 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 12.1% |
| Disability | 9.0% |
| Health Insurance | 73.3% |
| Uninsured | 9.5% |
| Broadband Access | 87.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3 — Metro / under 250K |