Machias town is located in Washington County Maine. Machias town has a 2024 population of 2,085. Machias town is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Machias town is $45,251 with a poverty rate of 28.27%. The median age in Machias town is 40.9 years: 36.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Machias town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,915 | 95.04% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 792 | 2.16 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 417 | 1.07 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 217 | 3.64 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Female | 98 | 3.58 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Male | 60 | 2.08 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 7.52% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 14.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 6.99% |
| High School Graduate | 432 | 32.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 7.37% |
| Some College | 304 | 23.08% |
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 | 1,259 | 1,085 | 284 |
| Native American | 27 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 16 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $38,500 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,994 | $0 | $40,875 |
| High School Graduate | $23,646 | $28,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,789 | $45,954 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,211 | $32,143 | $28,200 |
| Some College | $28,644 | $43,750 | $28,417 |
$29,211
Average Earnings
$32,143
Average Male
$28,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.79% of Machias town residents speak only English, while 5.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,665 | 466 | 27.99% |
| Multiple | 31 | 23 | 74.19% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 7 | 33.33% |
28.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.34%
Male Poverty Rate
33.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Machias town is Multiple, with 74.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Machias town is White, with 27.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.83% |
| Some College | 29.26% |
| High School | 25.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.6% |
| Male Employed | 15.46% |
| Female Employed | 13.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,450 | $58,184 |
| Households | $29,107 | $45,251 |
| Married Families | $69,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,844 | $27,203 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 12.3% |
| Black | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%
Employment Rate
18.4%
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
63.62%
Born in Machias town
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
99.4% of Machias town residents were born in the United States, with 63.62% 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 North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,130 | 9 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 2,121 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 2,112 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 2,103 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 2,094 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 2,085 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 2,076 | 9 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 2,067 | 20 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,047 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,059 | 221 | 12.02% |
| 2019 | 1,838 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,832 | -196 | -9.66% |
| 2017 | 2,028 | -29 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 2,057 | -28 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 2,085 | -11 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,096 | -26 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 2,122 | -62 | -2.84% |
| 2012 | 2,184 | -17 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 2,201 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,214 | 0 | 0% |