Gardiner city is located in Kennebec County Maine. Gardiner city has a 2024 population of 6,215. Gardiner city is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,974 in 2020.
The average household income in Gardiner city is $78,777 with a poverty rate of 13.53%. The median age in Gardiner city is 43.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gardiner city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,664 | 94.49% |
| Two or more races | 192 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 91 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,612 | 2.26 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 1,157 | 3.01 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 1,078 | 1.16 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 267 | 3.06 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Male | 110 | 3.24 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 204 | 4.77% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 723 | 16.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 8.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,498 | 35.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 972 | 22.72% |
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 | 4,111 | 3,794 | 1,064 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 88 | 5 |
| Asian | 43 | 14 | 14 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,089 | $48,828 | $43,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,070 | $76,705 | $62,978 |
| High School Graduate | $45,570 | $45,808 | $45,269 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,935 | $47,376 | $44,597 |
| Some College | $43,031 | $49,167 | $41,707 |
$45,935
Average Earnings
$47,376
Average Male
$44,597
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.8% of Gardiner city residents speak only English, while 4.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,542 | 689 | 12.43% |
| Multiple | 192 | 96 | 50% |
| Asian | 47 | 11 | 23.4% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.44%
Male Poverty Rate
15.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gardiner city is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gardiner city is White, with 12.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.27% |
| High School | 12.42% |
| Some College | 10.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 2.6% |
| Male Employed | 1.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $90,916 |
| Households | $57,329 | $78,777 |
| Married Families | $94,026 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,300 | $60,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
726
Number of Veterans
698
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 263 |
| First Gulf War | 221 |
| Vietnam | 183 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 222 |
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 75+ | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 15.54% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
68.67%
Born in Gardiner city
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
96.45% of Gardiner city residents were born in the United States, with 68.67% having been born in Maine. 1.7% 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 | 6,495 | 56 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 6,439 | 56 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 6,383 | 56 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 6,327 | 56 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 6,271 | 56 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 6,215 | 56 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 6,159 | 56 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 6,103 | 49 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 6,054 | 80 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 5,974 | 342 | 6.07% |
| 2019 | 5,632 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 5,653 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 5,663 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 5,660 | 10 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 5,650 | -26 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 5,676 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 5,686 | -45 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 5,731 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 5,756 | -26 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 5,782 | 0 | 0% |