Machias town is located in Washington County Maine. Machias town has a 2024 population of 2,085. Machias town is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Machias town is $48,147 with a poverty rate of 26.81%. The median age in Machias town is 40.1 years: 37.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Machias town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931 | 93.42% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 5.03% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 794 | 2.18 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 399 | 1.18 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Married | 243 | 3.44 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 105 | 3.19 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 47 | 1.83 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 7.37% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 13.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 6.05% |
| High School Graduate | 465 | 33.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 7.59% |
| Some College | 328 | 23.92% |
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 | 1,329 | 1,139 | 264 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 21 | 2 |
| Native American | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,250 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,000 | $0 | $44,722 |
| High School Graduate | $24,183 | $30,952 | $22,933 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,237 | $48,397 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,027 | $34,659 | $30,943 |
| Some College | $31,392 | $39,821 | $31,085 |
$32,027
Average Earnings
$34,659
Average Male
$30,943
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.94% of Machias town residents speak only English, while 7.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,713 | 464 | 27.09% |
| Multiple | 28 | 7 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
26.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.3%
Male Poverty Rate
29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Machias town is White, with 27.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Machias town is Hispanic, with 23.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.91% |
| High School | 31.11% |
| Some College | 29.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.93% |
| Female Employed | 7.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,328 | $61,537 |
| Households | $38,409 | $48,147 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,116 | $28,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
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
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 10.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
15.3%
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
61.54%
Born in Machias town
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
99.47% of Machias town residents were born in the United States, with 61.54% having been born in Maine. 0% 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 | 2,130 | 9 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 2,121 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 2,112 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 2,103 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 2,094 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 2,085 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 2,076 | 9 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 2,067 | 20 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,047 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,059 | 221 | 12.02% |
| 2019 | 1,838 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,832 | -196 | -9.66% |
| 2017 | 2,028 | -29 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 2,057 | -28 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 2,085 | -11 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,096 | -26 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 2,122 | -62 | -2.84% |
| 2012 | 2,184 | -17 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 2,201 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,214 | 0 | 0% |