Skowhegan town is located in Somerset County Maine. Skowhegan town has a 2024 population of 8,673. Skowhegan town is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually but its population has increased by 0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,613 in 2020.
The average household income in Skowhegan town is $64,472 with a poverty rate of 14.73%. The median age in Skowhegan town is 40.5 years: 39.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Skowhegan town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,277 | 95.81% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,876 | 2.18 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 1,618 | 2.88 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,612 | 1.18 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 382 | 2.99 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Male | 264 | 2.79 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 701 | 11.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,173 | 18.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 307 | 4.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,587 | 41.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 1.88% |
| Some College | 1,166 | 18.56% |
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 | 6,012 | 5,704 | 1,449 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 93 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 97 | 16 |
| Asian | 42 | 33 | 10 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 24.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,708 | $64,545 | $87,734 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,500 | $0 | $52,045 |
| High School Graduate | $32,143 | $37,784 | $28,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $16,852 |
| Overall | $38,291 | $45,246 | $30,313 |
| Some College | $33,861 | $46,792 | $23,893 |
$38,291
Average Earnings
$45,246
Average Male
$30,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.4% of Skowhegan town residents speak only English, while 3.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,924 | 1,187 | 14.98% |
| Multiple | 249 | 33 | 13.25% |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 100% |
14.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.29%
Male Poverty Rate
17.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Skowhegan town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Skowhegan town is Multiple, with 13.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.12% |
| High School | 17.5% |
| Some College | 12.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.74% |
| Female Employed | 9.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,286 | $78,712 |
| Households | $51,216 | $64,472 |
| Married Families | $83,516 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,516 | $42,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
758
Number of Veterans
731
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 284 |
| First Gulf War | 195 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 260 |
| 55 to 64 | 197 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 751 | 11.33% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
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
80.82%
Born in Skowhegan town
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
98.81% of Skowhegan town residents were born in the United States, with 80.82% having been born in Maine. 0.6% 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 | 8,648 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 8,653 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 8,658 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 8,663 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 8,668 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 8,673 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 8,678 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 8,683 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 8,637 | 24 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 8,613 | 344 | 4.16% |
| 2019 | 8,269 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 8,261 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 8,238 | -24 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 8,262 | -39 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 8,301 | -88 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 8,389 | -81 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 8,470 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 8,501 | -25 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 8,526 | -55 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 8,581 | 0 | 0% |