Damariscotta town Population

2010–2026

2,286

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Damariscotta town. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,286-100.44%
20252,296-100.43%
20242,306+40.17%
20232,302+20.09%
20222,300-10.04%
20212,301+70.31%
20202,294+1336.15%
20192,161+180.84%
20182,143-70.33%
20172,150+190.89%

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Damariscotta town Demographics

49.3median age

Median age

Female50.5 yrs
Male48.5 yrs

Adults

1,767
683 seniors · 39%1,084 other adults

Sex

Female 56.5% · 1,239Male 43.5% · 953

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Damariscotta town Income

$59,423median household income

Median household income

$59,423

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,200

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.9%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Damariscotta town Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%44%40%
Never married31%30%31%
Divorced16%14%17%
Widowed11%10%11%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201