Dedham town is located in Hancock County Maine. Dedham town has a 2024 population of 1,648. Dedham town is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,649 in 2020.
The average household income in Dedham town is $145,761 with a poverty rate of 4.99%. The median age in Dedham town is 49.5 years: 52.1 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dedham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,618 | 97.06% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 659 | 2.53 | 93 | 7 |
| Married | 445 | 2.91 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.34 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 34 | 3.65 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Male | 9 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
93.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 2.85% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 11.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 352 | 27.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 206 | 16.3% |
| High School Graduate | 304 | 24.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 202 | 15.98% |
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 | 1,219 | 1,163 | 539 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 23 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,208 | $100,833 | $50,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,708 | $67,250 | $85,625 |
| High School Graduate | $33,646 | $60,673 | $28,088 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,792 | $28,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,056 | $68,250 | $40,469 |
| Some College | $43,125 | $86,500 | $40,469 |
$53,056
Average Earnings
$68,250
Average Male
$40,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.87% of Dedham town residents speak only English, while 0.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,599 | 77 | 4.82% |
| Multiple | 40 | 6 | 15% |
4.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.53%
Male Poverty Rate
7.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dedham town is Multiple, with 15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dedham town is White, with 4.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.33% |
| Some College | 10.82% |
| High School | 2.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.49% |
| Male Employed | 0.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,000 | $166,351 |
| Households | $96,125 | $145,761 |
| Married Families | $122,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,481 | $76,208 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
104
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 7.18% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 40.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
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
66.83%
Born in Dedham town
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.4% of Dedham town residents were born in the United States, with 66.83% having been born in Maine. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,598 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 1,608 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 1,618 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 1,628 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 1,638 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 1,648 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,658 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,668 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 1,671 | 22 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 1,649 | -25 | -1.49% |
| 2019 | 1,674 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 1,680 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,677 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,680 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,682 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,687 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,689 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 1,684 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,684 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 1,677 | 0 | 0% |