Hallowell is a city located in Kennebec County Maine. Hallowell has a 2024 population of 2,628. Hallowell is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Hallowell is $80,569 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Hallowell is 49.8 years: 41.7 years for males, and 54.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hallowell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,552 | 99.3% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.23% |
| 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 | 1,317 | 1.91 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 696 | 1.21 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Married | 441 | 2.7 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 180 | 2.68 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 25.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 433 | 21.22% |
| High School Graduate | 417 | 20.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 370 | 18.13% |
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 | 2,041 | 1,876 | 948 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,971 | $87,734 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,333 | $0 | $78,125 |
| High School Graduate | $36,119 | $35,815 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,571 | $36,685 | $44,515 |
| Some College | $28,438 | $0 | $28,750 |
$43,571
Average Earnings
$36,685
Average Male
$44,515
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.5% of Hallowell residents speak only English, while 6.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,503 | 296 | 11.83% |
| Multiple | 12 | 7 | 58.33% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.21%
Male Poverty Rate
10.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hallowell is Multiple, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hallowell is White, with 11.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.19% |
| Some College | 20.2% |
| High School | 13.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.44% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,414 | $108,200 |
| Households | $58,811 | $80,569 |
| Married Families | $113,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,565 | $53,840 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
184
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 8.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
57.82%
Born in Hallowell
97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
97.2% of Hallowell residents were born in the United States, with 57.82% having been born in Maine. 1.6% 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 | 2,705 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 2,689 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 2,674 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 2,659 | 16 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 2,643 | 15 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 2,628 | 15 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 2,613 | 12 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 2,601 | 18 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 2,583 | 16 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,567 | 192 | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 2,375 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,380 | 17 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 2,363 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,350 | 12 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,338 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,345 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 2,347 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 2,356 | -10 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 2,366 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 2,373 | 0 | 0% |