New Sweden town is located in Aroostook County Maine. New Sweden town has a 2024 population of 576. New Sweden town is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 576 in 2020.
The average household income in New Sweden town is $75,301 with a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median age in New Sweden town is 49.3 years: 42.8 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Sweden town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 88.51% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 7.52% |
| Native American | 16 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.79% |
| 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 | 204 | 2.48 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 97 | 2.99 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.11 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 25 | 3.08 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 18 | 3.72 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 13.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 24.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 33.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 65 | 17.62% |
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 | 332 | 327 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 5 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,750 | $67,604 | $20,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,667 | $0 | $65,417 |
| High School Graduate | $34,250 | $50,833 | $32,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,472 | $47,813 | $34,250 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $38,889 | $43,125 |
$38,472
Average Earnings
$47,813
Average Male
$34,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.57% of New Sweden town residents speak only English, while 3.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 444 | 56 | 12.61% |
| Native | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 38 | 1 | 2.63% |
12.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
15.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Sweden town is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Sweden town is Multiple, with 2.63% 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 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.45% |
| High School | 8.8% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.98% |
| Female Employed | 7.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,083 | $89,449 |
| Households | $55,625 | $75,301 |
| Married Families | $95,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,833 | $37,952 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 11.39% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 21.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
72.48%
Born in New Sweden town
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
98.81% of New Sweden town residents were born in the United States, with 72.48% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 581 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 580 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 579 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 578 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 577 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 576 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 575 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 574 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 575 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 576 | 9 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 567 | -4 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 571 | -6 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 577 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 577 | -7 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 584 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 591 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 594 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 598 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 598 | 0 | 0% |