Islesboro town is located in Waldo County Maine. Islesboro town has a 2024 population of 597. Islesboro town is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 2.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 580 in 2020.
The average household income in Islesboro town is $101,730 with a poverty rate of 14.91%. The median age in Islesboro town is 62.6 years: 66.2 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Islesboro town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 603 | 97.73% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 344 | 1.76 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 167 | 1.04 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 139 | 2.28 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 22 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 2.69 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
92.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 2.36% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 4.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 18.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 26.13% |
| High School Graduate | 89 | 17.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 159 | 31.24% |
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 | 495 | 483 | 215 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,500 | $40,714 | $49,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,167 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,875 | $62,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,625 | $60,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,333 | $61,406 | $29,375 |
| Some College | $28,988 | $69,583 | $27,895 |
$48,333
Average Earnings
$61,406
Average Male
$29,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.38% of Islesboro town residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 603 | 92 | 15.26% |
14.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.55%
Male Poverty Rate
7.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Islesboro town is White, with 15.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Islesboro town is White, with 15.26% 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 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 41.11% |
| High School | 6.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 9.78% |
| Male Employed | 3.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,625 | $125,945 |
| Households | $73,611 | $101,730 |
| Married Families | $113,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $71,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 2.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
31.12%
Born in Islesboro town
96.27%
Native Born
3.73%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
96.27% of Islesboro town residents were born in the United States, with 31.12% having been born in Maine. 1.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 622 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 617 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 612 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 607 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 602 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 597 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 592 | 5 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 587 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 584 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 580 | 19 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 561 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 563 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 567 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 568 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 563 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 566 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 568 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 569 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 566 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 567 | 0 | 0% |