East Machias town is located in Washington County Maine. East Machias town has a 2024 population of 1,345. East Machias town is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,318 in 2020.
The average household income in East Machias town is $76,524 with a poverty rate of 18.39%. The median age in East Machias town is 43.2 years: 41.7 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Machias town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,288 | 94.43% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 2.05% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.03% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 564 | 2.36 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 282 | 2.87 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.18 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 79 | 3.09 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Male | 47 | 2.06 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 227 | 24.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 326 | 35.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.43% |
| Some College | 232 | 25.14% |
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 | 884 | 839 | 257 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,597 | $45,885 | $49,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,477 | $0 | $46,932 |
| High School Graduate | $31,797 | $51,625 | $27,727 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,571 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,167 | $37,969 | $33,450 |
| Some College | $21,875 | $0 | $23,250 |
$34,167
Average Earnings
$37,969
Average Male
$33,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.98% of East Machias town residents speak only English, while 1.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,251 | 217 | 17.35% |
| Other | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 21 | 75% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100% |
18.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.75%
Male Poverty Rate
16.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Machias town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Machias town is White, with 17.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 16.87% |
| Some College | 15.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.44% |
| Female Employed | 9.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,077 | $77,217 |
| Households | $54,891 | $76,524 |
| Married Families | $85,769 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,833 | $70,367 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 12.98% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 43.75% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
66.35%
Born in East Machias town
95.23%
Native Born
4.77%
Foreign Born
2.27%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
95.23% of East Machias town residents were born in the United States, with 66.35% having been born in Maine. 2.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,355 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 1,353 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 1,351 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,349 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 1,347 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 1,345 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 1,343 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,341 | 22 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1,319 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,318 | 17 | 1.31% |
| 2019 | 1,301 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 1,299 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,303 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 1,309 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 1,316 | -8 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1,324 | -14 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 1,338 | -13 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 1,351 | -10 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 1,361 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,365 | 0 | 0% |