Castine town is located in Hancock County Maine. Castine town has a 2024 population of 1,360. Castine town is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 3.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,318 in 2020.
The average household income in Castine town is $102,552 with a poverty rate of 15.27%. The median age in Castine town is 20.8 years: 20.3 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Castine town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,160 | 89.99% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 7.91% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 316 | 2.24 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 173 | 2.65 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.44 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 56 | 2.23 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 0.38% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 27.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 37.1% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 9.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.32% |
| Some College | 74 | 13.94% |
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 | 446 | 439 | 325 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 24 | 14 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,250 | $142,750 | $37,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $95,962 | $68,542 |
| High School Graduate | $29,205 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,015 | $79,667 | $46,635 |
| Some College | $45,568 | $42,813 | $47,159 |
$58,015
Average Earnings
$79,667
Average Male
$46,635
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.89% of Castine town residents speak only English, while 2.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 43 | 7.34% |
| Multiple | 68 | 35 | 51.47% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 31 | 53.45% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.96%
Male Poverty Rate
16.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Castine town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Castine town is White, with 7.34% 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 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,028 | $103,136 |
| Households | $78,088 | $102,552 |
| Married Families | $115,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $99,533 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 5.74% |
| Black | 14 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 13.04% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 12.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
39.26%
Born in Castine town
94.65%
Native Born
5.35%
Foreign Born
2.79%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
94.65% of Castine town residents were born in the United States, with 39.26% having been born in Maine. 2.79% 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 | 1,375 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,372 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,369 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,366 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,363 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,360 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,357 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,354 | 29 | 2.19% |
| 2021 | 1,325 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 1,318 | 342 | 35.04% |
| 2019 | 976 | -20 | -2.01% |
| 2018 | 996 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,002 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 1,003 | -13 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 1,016 | -173 | -14.55% |
| 2014 | 1,189 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 1,192 | -170 | -12.48% |
| 2012 | 1,362 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 1,365 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,365 | 0 | 0% |