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 $65,151 with a poverty rate of 14.14%. The median age in Skowhegan town is 45.7 years: 42.9 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Skowhegan town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,260 | 96.01% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.21% |
| 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 | 3,768 | 2.23 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 1,793 | 2.86 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 1,428 | 1.19 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 376 | 2.88 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 171 | 2.85 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 252 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 660 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,121 | 17.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 329 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 2,682 | 41.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 213 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 1,252 | 19.23% |
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 | 6,270 | 5,833 | 1,413 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 81 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 70 | 31 |
| Asian | 39 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 5 |
| Black | 17 | 14 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 44.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,824 | $64,044 | $59,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $53,281 |
| High School Graduate | $28,897 | $37,750 | $24,755 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,083 | $55,347 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,488 | $44,483 | $29,207 |
| Some College | $32,143 | $50,307 | $23,996 |
$36,488
Average Earnings
$44,483
Average Male
$29,207
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.98% of Skowhegan town residents speak only English, while 5.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,976 | 1,142 | 14.32% |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Multiple | 207 | 15 | 7.25% |
| Native | 18 | 5 | 27.78% |
14.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.22%
Male Poverty Rate
15.99%
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 7.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.42% |
| High School | 15.68% |
| Some College | 10.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.25% |
| Female Employed | 9.36% |
| Male Employed | 4.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,263 | $81,485 |
| Households | $52,542 | $65,151 |
| Married Families | $79,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,385 | $37,272 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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
886
Number of Veterans
845
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 380 |
| First Gulf War | 206 |
| Korea | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 321 |
| 55 to 64 | 226 |
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 883 | 13.08% |
| Native American | 3 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
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
81.05%
Born in Skowhegan town
98.59%
Native Born
1.41%
Foreign Born
0.9%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
98.59% of Skowhegan town residents were born in the United States, with 81.05% having been born in Maine. 0.9% 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% |