Gardiner is a city located in Kennebec County Maine. Gardiner has a 2024 population of 6,220. Gardiner is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,974 in 2020.
The average household income in Gardiner is $76,320 with a poverty rate of 11.31%. The median age in Gardiner is 44.5 years: 41.1 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardiner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,533 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 183 | 3.03% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,726 | 2.19 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 1,312 | 1.23 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Married | 1,039 | 3.14 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 229 | 2.83 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 146 | 3.06 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 4.46% |
| Associates Degree | 375 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 917 | 20.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 352 | 8.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,418 | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 1.99% |
| Some College | 1,026 | 23.48% |
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 | 3,989 | 3,739 | 1,140 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 114 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| Black | 83 | 83 | 71 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 19 |
| Asian | 48 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 85.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,264 | $60,119 | $52,159 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,280 | $81,932 | $65,110 |
| High School Graduate | $46,471 | $45,254 | $48,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,721 | $50,165 | $48,365 |
| Some College | $45,899 | $60,556 | $39,583 |
$48,721
Average Earnings
$50,165
Average Male
$48,365
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.99% of Gardiner residents speak only English, while 6.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,378 | 546 | 10.15% |
| Multiple | 189 | 70 | 37.04% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 45 | 26.63% |
| Asian | 53 | 13 | 24.53% |
11.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.53%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardiner is Multiple, with 37.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardiner is White, with 10.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.74% |
| Some College | 12.53% |
| High School | 7.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.78% |
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
| Female Employed | 2.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,754 | $97,395 |
| Households | $58,152 | $76,320 |
| Married Families | $97,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,781 | $51,955 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
694
Number of Veterans
659
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 222 |
| Vietnam | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 35 to 54 | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 75+ | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 691 | 15.03% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
65.57%
Born in Gardiner
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
2%
Naturalized
96.44% of Gardiner residents were born in the United States, with 65.57% having been born in Maine. 1.55% 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 | 6,529 | 62 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 6,467 | 62 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 6,405 | 61 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 6,344 | 62 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 6,282 | 62 | 1% |
| 2024 | 6,220 | 61 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 6,159 | 56 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 6,103 | 49 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 6,054 | 80 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 5,974 | 342 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 5,632 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 5,653 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 5,663 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 5,660 | 10 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,650 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 5,676 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 5,686 | -45 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 5,731 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 5,756 | -26 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 5,782 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,198 | -548 | -8.12% |
| 1990 | 6,746 | 261 | 4.02% |
| 1980 | 6,485 | -200 | -2.99% |
| 1970 | 6,685 | -212 | -3.07% |
| 1960 | 6,897 | 248 | 3.73% |
| 1950 | 6,649 | 605 | 10.01% |
| 1940 | 6,044 | 435 | 7.76% |
| 1930 | 5,609 | 134 | 2.45% |
| 1920 | 5,475 | 164 | 3.09% |
| 1910 | 5,311 | -190 | -3.45% |
| 1900 | 5,501 | 10 | 0.18% |
| 1890 | 5,491 | 1,052 | 23.7% |
| 1880 | 4,439 | -58 | -1.29% |
| 1870 | 4,497 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 1860 | 4,487 | -1,999 | -30.82% |
| 1850 | 6,486 | 1,444 | 28.64% |
| 1840 | 5,042 | -1,487 | -22.78% |