04605 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 04605, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

04605 is a zip code in Hancock County, Maine, which covers Amherst, Aurora, Central Hancock, Dedham, Ellsworth, Hancock, Lamoine, Mariaville, Northwest Hancock, Osborn, Otis, Trenton, and Waltham, with a total population of 14,201 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 04605 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 04605.

The estimated population of people living in 04605 is 14,201, with a median age of 47.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 04605 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,201
 -0.77% +2.75%
2020
14,311
+1.23%
-
2019
14,137
+1.3%
-
2018
13,955
+0.97%
-
2017
13,821
 - -

Population of 04605 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 04605 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.9%
94.5%
 -1.69%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Native
1.3%
1.1%
 +18.18%
Hispanic
1.6%
1%
 +60.00%
Asian
1.3%
1.1%
 +18.18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.6%
 0.00%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 04605 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 04605 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 04605 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 04605 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.2 +1.07% 46.6 +2.64% 47.5 +0.21%
2020 46.7 -0.64% 45.4 +2.25% 47.4 -1.46%
2019 47 -0.63% 44.4 -2.2% 48.1 -0.62%
2018 47.3 +2.38% 45.4 +0.44% 48.4 +2.98%
2017 46.2 - 45.2 - 47 -

The median age of the 04605 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 04605 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 725 -21.98% 670 -1.64% 567 658
10 to 19 662 -3.74% 670 +8.85% 628 714
20 to 29 739 -0.28% 819 -10.49% 729 733
30 to 39 795 +14.55% 889 +26.66% 909 1,135
40 to 49 856 -12.14% 888 -13.93% 754 770
50 to 59 974 +0.98% 1,156 +5.69% 980 1,213
60 to 69 1,163 +11.05% 1,295 +3.65% 1,294 1,338
70+ 694 +16.87% 826 +16.16% 816 963

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 04605 zip code is $61,641.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 04605.

  • Under 25
    $32,188.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,281.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,893.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,494.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 04605 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 04605, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 04605 is currently $78,761.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.14% of households in 04605 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 04605 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 04605 is $35,595.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 04605 by the total population of 04605.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 04605 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 04605 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 04605 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 04605 zip over the age of 16 is 12,133.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 04605 is 65.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 04605 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 499 43.10% 0.90%
20 to 24 years 760 82.40% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 702 88.90% 12.00%
30 to 34 years 1,104 91.10% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 1,759 88.50% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,678 81.60% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 1,220 83.90% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 1,489 70.70% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 1,812 32.90% 2.80%
75 years and over 1,110 7.80% 14.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 04605. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,520 66.80% 2.90%
Black or African American 45 91.10% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 134 34.30% 0.00%
Asian 187 94.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 244 80.70% 17.80%
Hispanic or Latino 205 65.40% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,357 66.90% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 04605 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 04605 is 7,901, with median earnings of $37,607.00.

Women in 04605 are earning approximately 80.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,901 $37,607.00
Male 3,867 $41,453.00
Female 4,034 $33,455.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 04605 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 642 $59,839.00
Business and Financial 367 $60,879.00
Computer and Mathematical 100 $56,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $86,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 197 $54,583.00
Community and Social Service 277 $37,679.00
Legal 15 $67,083.00
Educational and Library 532 $39,464.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 125 $20,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 505 $57,431.00
Healthcare Support 291 $26,106.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $54,500.00
Law Enforcement 41 $63,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 403 $19,145.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 417 $28,601.00
Personal Care and Service 185 $27,386.00
Sales 881 $36,514.00
Office and Administrative Support 876 $30,473.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 124 $43,333.00
Construction and Extraction 452 $41,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 236 $38,289.00
Production 480 $50,150.00
Transportation and Material Moving 246 $30,926.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 04605 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 04605.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 363 $65,438.00 279 $57,188.00
Business and Financial 142 $60,156.00 225 $67,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $55,833.00 24 $64,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 144 $86,125.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $44,896.00 106 $55,000.00
Community and Social Service 87 $27,228.00 190 $38,571.00
Legal 15 $67,083.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 187 $49,327.00 345 $38,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $19,449.00 52 $37,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 165 $80,868.00 340 $49,500.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 274 $26,429.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $54,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $80,114.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 156 $22,742.00 247 $18,021.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 307 $36,743.00 110 $10,119.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $32,083.00 142 $26,818.00
Sales 377 $42,772.00 504 $29,797.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $33,603.00 709 $29,983.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 103 $58,942.00 21 $25,673.00
Construction and Extraction 438 $43,088.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 191 $57,917.00 45 $0.00
Production 189 $40,368.00 291 $50,678.00
Transportation and Material Moving 189 $34,432.00 57 $16,563.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,244 households in 04605, with an average household size of 2.23 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,588 families living in the 04605 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 04605:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,883 236 469 2,656
Average Household Size 2.89 2.91 3.21 1.27
Total Families 2,883 236 469 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.59 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 3,588 families living in 04605, 5.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 04605:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,926 housing units in 04605.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,244 69.95%
Vacant 2,682 30.05%

17.39% of the total 8,926 housing units in 04605 are rental units. This is approximately 1,552 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,602 are occupied by the owner - or 51.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 04605 is $864.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 04605 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    90
  • Less than $500
    226
  • $500 to $999
    818
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    435
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    67
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 04605 is $188,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 04605 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    186
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    396
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    682
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,259
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,194
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    602
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    201
  • $1,000,000 or more
    82

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 04605. The chart below shows the number of properties in 04605 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,278
  • 1940 to 1949
    400
  • 1950 to 1959
    473
  • 1960 to 1969
    716
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,227
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,171
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,313
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,748
  • 2010 to 2013
    600
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 04605 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    381
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,167
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,279
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,417

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 04605 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 04605 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 04605.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    344
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    948
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    918
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    903
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    906
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    581
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    824
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    272
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    494
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    721
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    324
  • 90 or more minutes
    130

Summary

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