Blue Hill town is located in Hancock County Maine. Blue Hill town has a 2024 population of 2,803. Blue Hill town is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually but its population has increased by 0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,795 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Hill town is $77,503 with a poverty rate of 12.33%. The median age in Blue Hill town is 48.9 years: 37.9 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Hill town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,757 | 98.57% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.75% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,303 | 2.12 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 538 | 1.25 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 457 | 2.74 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 282 | 2.6 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 26 | 3.81 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 20.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 379 | 18.97% |
| High School Graduate | 507 | 25.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 373 | 18.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,977 | 1,822 | 795 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $30,134 | $0 | $30,134 |
| High School Graduate | $50,083 | $50,889 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,393 | $52,250 | $22,127 |
| Some College | $38,736 | $39,286 | $34,432 |
$35,393
Average Earnings
$52,250
Average Male
$22,127
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.23% of Blue Hill town residents speak only English, while 0.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,750 | 325 | 11.82% |
| Multiple | 21 | 19 | 90.48% |
12.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Hill town is Multiple, with 90.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Hill town is White, with 11.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.42% |
| Some College | 11.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,411 | $96,894 |
| Households | $55,841 | $77,503 |
| Married Families | $82,798 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $48,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 5.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.66%
Born in Blue Hill town
98.18%
Native Born
1.82%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
98.18% of Blue Hill town residents were born in the United States, with 45.66% having been born in Maine. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,728 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 2,743 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 2,758 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 2,773 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 2,788 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 2,803 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 2,818 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 2,833 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,834 | 39 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 2,795 | 131 | 4.92% |
| 2019 | 2,664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,664 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 2,660 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 2,677 | 25 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 2,652 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 2,664 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,675 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,669 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 2,681 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,681 | 0 | 0% |