Topsham, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics
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Topsham Overview
6,854
TOTAL POPULATION
3,165
MALE POPULATION
3,689
FEMALE POPULATION
85.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,979
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,337
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,268
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.4¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,456
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Topsham Zip Codes
Topsham Area Codes
Topsham Summary
Topsham is a town located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. It is situated on the Androscoggin River, approximately 12 miles (19 km) northeast of the state capital of Augusta. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 8,784.
History
The area that is now Topsham was originally inhabited by the Abenaki people. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1600s, and the town was incorporated in 1764. The town was named after Topsham, England, which was the hometown of one of the original settlers.
In the early 1800s, Topsham was a thriving shipbuilding center, with several shipyards located along the Androscoggin River. The town was also home to several sawmills and gristmills, which provided lumber and grain for the local economy.
In the mid-1800s, Topsham was a popular summer resort destination, with several hotels and inns located along the river. The town was also home to several factories, including a woolen mill, a paper mill, and a shoe factory.
Geography
Topsham is located at 44°7′N 69°59′W (44.1167, -69.9833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.1 km2), of which, 27.7 square miles (71.6 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (1.77%) is water.
The town is situated on the Androscoggin River, and is bordered by the towns of Bowdoinham to the north, Brunswick to the east, Harpswell to the south, and West Bath to the west.
Economy
Topsham is home to several businesses, including a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a printing company, and a plastics manufacturer.
The town is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Maine at Augusta, the Maine Maritime Academy, and the Maine College of Art.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 8,784 people, 3,541 households, and 2,323 families residing in the town. The population density was 317.7 people per square mile (122.7/km2). There were 3,845 housing units at an average density of 138.9 per square mile (53.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 3,541 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $54,821. Males had a median income of $40,945 versus $30,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Topsham?
Total Population of Topsham is 6,854.
What is the Total Male Population of Topsham?
Total Male Population of Topsham is 3,165.
What is the Total Female Population of Topsham?
Total Female Population of Topsham is 3,689.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Topsham?
There are 85.80 Males per 100 Females in Topsham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Topsham?
There are 116.56 Females per 100 Males in Topsham.
What is the Median Population Age in Topsham?
Median Population Age in Topsham is 46.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Topsham
Average Family Size in Topsham is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Topsham
Average Household Size in Topsham is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Topsham?
Per Capita income in Topsham is $37,979.
What is the Median Family Income in Topsham?
Median Family Income in Topsham is $85,337.
What is the Median Household income in Topsham?
Median Household Income in Topsham is $70,268.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Topsham?
Income or Wage Gap in Topsham is 12.6%.
Women in Topsham earn 87.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Topsham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Topsham is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Topsham?
There are 3,456 People in the Labor Forcein in Topsham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Topsham?
60.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Topsham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Topsham?
Unemployment Rate in Topsham is 6.8%.
Race in Topsham
The most populous races in Topsham are White / Caucasian (6,544 | 95.5%), Two or more Races (152 | 2.2%), and Asian (121 | 1.8%).

Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 121 | 1.8% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 1.7% |
Native / Alaskan | 11 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 6,544 | 95.5% |
Two or more Races | 152 | 2.2% |
Some other Race | 26 | 0.4% |
Total | 6,854 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Topsham
The most populous ancestries reported in Topsham are English (1,301 | 19.0%), Irish (1,292 | 18.9%), German (951 | 13.9%), French (817 | 11.9%), and French Canadian (536 | 7.8%), together accounting for 71.5% of all Topsham residents.

Race | # Population | % Population |
African | 28 | 0.4% |
American | 247 | 3.6% |
Austrian | 23 | 0.3% |
Belgian | 9 | 0.1% |
British | 94 | 1.4% |
Canadian | 59 | 0.9% |
Chinese | 104 | 1.5% |
Czech | 32 | 0.5% |
Danish | 18 | 0.3% |
Dominican | 34 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 49 | 0.7% |
Eastern European | 45 | 0.7% |
English | 1,301 | 19.0% |
European | 158 | 2.3% |
Filipino | 4 | 0.1% |
French | 817 | 11.9% |
French Canadian | 536 | 7.8% |
German | 951 | 13.9% |
Greek | 9 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 13 | 0.2% |
Indian (Asian) | 17 | 0.3% |
Irish | 1,292 | 18.9% |
Italian | 391 | 5.7% |
Japanese | 5 | 0.1% |
Latvian | 8 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 68 | 1.0% |
Mexican American Indian | 11 | 0.2% |
Native Hawaiian | 18 | 0.3% |
Northern European | 28 | 0.4% |
Norwegian | 82 | 1.2% |
Peruvian | 14 | 0.2% |
Polish | 119 | 1.7% |
Portuguese | 46 | 0.7% |
Puerto Rican | 1 | 0.0% |
Russian | 36 | 0.5% |
Scandinavian | 124 | 1.8% |
Scotch-Irish | 70 | 1.0% |
Scottish | 467 | 6.8% |
South American | 14 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 28 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 152 | 2.2% |
Swiss | 17 | 0.3% |
Turkish | 16 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 207 | 3.0% |
Sex and Age in Topsham
Sex and Age in Topsham
The most populous age groups in Topsham are 50 to 54 Years (276 | 8.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (319 | 8.6%) for women.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 127 (4.0%) | 221 (6.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 149 (4.7%) | 104 (2.8%) |
10 to 14 Years | 204 (6.5%) | 234 (6.3%) |
15 to 19 Years | 214 (6.8%) | 319 (8.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 83 (2.6%) | 79 (2.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 183 (5.8%) | 211 (5.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 274 (8.7%) | 262 (7.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 168 (5.3%) | 175 (4.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 223 (7.0%) | 132 (3.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 168 (5.3%) | 196 (5.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 276 (8.7%) | 255 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 232 (7.3%) | 312 (8.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 88 (2.8%) | 250 (6.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 165 (5.2%) | 237 (6.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 149 (4.7%) | 168 (4.5%) |
75 to 79 Years | 195 (6.2%) | 231 (6.3%) |
80 to 84 Years | 190 (6.0%) | 158 (4.3%) |
85 Years and over | 77 (2.4%) | 145 (3.9%) |
Total | 3,165 (100.0%) | 3,689 (100.0%) |
Selected Sex and Age Groups in Topsham
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 14 Years | 353 (11.2%) | 338 (9.2%) |
15 to 17 Years | 164 (5.2%) | 227 (6.1%) |
Under 18 Years | 644 (20.3%) | 786 (21.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 133 (4.2%) | 171 (4.6%) |
15 to 44 Years | 1,145 (36.2%) | 1,178 (31.9%) |
16 Years and over | 2,652 (83.8%) | 3,079 (83.5%) |
18 Years and over | 2,521 (79.6%) | 2,903 (78.7%) |
21 Years and over | 2,452 (77.5%) | 2,800 (75.9%) |
60 Years and over | 864 (27.3%) | 1,189 (32.2%) |
62 Years and over | 838 (26.5%) | 1,104 (29.9%) |
65 Years and over | 776 (24.5%) | 939 (25.5%) |
75 Years and over | 462 (14.6%) | 534 (14.5%) |
Total | 3,165 (100.0%) | 3,689 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Topsham
Median Family Size in Topsham
The median family size in Topsham is 2.83 persons per family, with single male/father families (79 | 4.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (272 | 14.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.

Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,484 (80.9%) | 2.84 |
Single Male/Father | 79 (4.3%) | 3.37 |
Single Female/Mother | 272 (14.8%) | 2.61 |
All Families | 1,835 (100.0%) | 2.83 |
Median Household Size in Topsham
The median household size in Topsham is 2.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (79 | 2.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (1,174 | 39.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.

Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,484 (49.3%) | 2.87 |
Single Male/Father | 79 (2.6%) | 3.46 |
Single Female/Mother | 272 (9.0%) | 2.92 |
Non-family | 1,174 (39.0%) | 1.26 |
All Households | 3,009 (100.0%) | 2.27 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Topsham
Out of a total of 3,009 households in Topsham, 1,835 (61.0%) are family households, while 1,174 (39.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 953, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 870.

Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 870 (28.9%) |
2-Person Households | 953 (31.7%) | 254 (8.4%) |
3-Person Households | 462 (15.3%) | 23 (0.8%) |
4-Person Households | 322 (10.7%) | 27 (0.9%) |
5-Person Households | 76 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 22 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,835 (61.0%) | 1,174 (39.0%) |
Female Fertility in Topsham
Fertility by Age in Topsham
Average fertility rate in Topsham is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 98.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.4% of all women with births.

Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 54 (84.4%) | 98.0 |
35 to 50 years | 10 (15.6%) | 16.0 |
Total | 64 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Topsham
39.1% of women with births (64) in Topsham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 72.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 15 (27.8%) | 39 (72.2%) |
35 to 50 years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25 (39.1%) | 39 (60.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Topsham

Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 39 (60.9%) | 105.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (14.1%) | 33.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 16 (25.0%) | 48.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 64 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Topsham
60.9% of women with births in Topsham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25 (39.1%) | 39 (60.9%) |
Income in Topsham
Income Overview in Topsham
Per Capita Income in Topsham is $37,979, while median incomes of families and households are $85,337 and $70,268 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 6,854 | $37,979 |
Median Family Income | 1,835 | $85,337 |
Mean Family Income | 1,835 | $103,453 |
Median Household Income | 3,009 | $70,268 |
Mean Household Income | 3,009 | $85,183 |
Income Deficit | 1,835 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,854 | 12.62% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,854 | 87.38¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 6,854 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Topsham
Average Earnings in Topsham are $41,258, $43,393 for men and $37,917 for women, a difference of 12.6%.

Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,845 (50.8%) | $43,393 |
Female | 1,786 (49.2%) | $37,917 |
Average | 3,631 (100.0%) | $41,258 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Topsham
The most common earnings brackets in Topsham are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (245 | 13.3%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (211 | 11.8%).

Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 128 (6.9%) | 124 (6.9%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 20 (1.1%) | 62 (3.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 77 (4.2%) | 45 (2.5%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 14 (0.8%) | 31 (1.7%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 55 (3.0%) | 115 (6.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 53 (2.9%) | 76 (4.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 7 (0.4%) | 80 (4.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 40 (2.2%) | 57 (3.2%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 159 (8.6%) | 19 (1.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 37 (2.0%) | 15 (0.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 90 (4.9%) | 131 (7.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 69 (3.7%) | 75 (4.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 83 (4.5%) | 78 (4.4%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 149 (8.1%) | 211 (11.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 133 (7.2%) | 143 (8.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 33 (1.8%) | 80 (4.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 245 (13.3%) | 135 (7.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 45 (2.4%) | 49 (2.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 218 (11.8%) | 124 (6.9%) |
$100,000+ | 190 (10.3%) | 136 (7.6%) |
Total | 1,845 (100.0%) | 1,786 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Topsham
Average earnings in Topsham are $46,233 for men and $43,109 for women, a difference of 6.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,977, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $21,496. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,071, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,213.

Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $21,496 | $27,213 |
College or Associate's Degree | $44,982 | $45,104 |
Bachelor's Degree | $63,977 | $45,098 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $46,233 | $43,109 |
Family Income in Topsham
Family Income Brackets in Topsham
According to the Topsham family income data, there are 481 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 31 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 150 | 8.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 31 | 1.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 50 | 2.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 66 | 3.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 127 | 6.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 297 | 16.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 481 | 26.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 319 | 17.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 128 | 7.0% |
$200,000+ | 185 | 10.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Topsham
2-person families (992 | 54.1%) account for the highest median family income in Topsham with $88,720 per family, while 2-person families (992 | 54.1%) have the highest median income of $44,360 per family member.

Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 992 (54.1%) | $88,720 |
3-Person Families | 489 (26.7%) | $69,006 |
4-Person Families | 278 (15.1%) | $88,480 |
5-Person Families | 54 (2.9%) | $81,522 |
6-Person Families | 22 (1.2%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 1,835 (100.0%) | $85,337 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Topsham
The median family income in Topsham is $85,337, with families comprising 3+ earners (247) having the highest median family income of $168,906, while families with no earners (557) have the lowest median family income of $45,990, accounting for 13.5% and 30.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 557 (30.3%) | $45,990 |
1 Earner | 334 (18.2%) | $69,844 |
2 Earners | 697 (38.0%) | $91,875 |
3+ Earners | 247 (13.5%) | $168,906 |
Total | 1,835 (100.0%) | $85,337 |
Household Income in Topsham
Household Income Brackets in Topsham
With 650 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Topsham, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 129 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 211 | 7.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 129 | 4.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 262 | 8.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 159 | 5.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 244 | 8.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 599 | 19.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 650 | 21.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 388 | 12.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 159 | 5.3% |
$200,000+ | 205 | 6.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Topsham
The median household income in Topsham is $70,268, with the highest median household income of $85,917 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,069 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,577, with 1,108 households (36.8%) in this group.

Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 28 (0.9%) | $49,688 |
25 to 44 Years | 804 (26.7%) | $75,946 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,069 (35.5%) | $85,917 |
65+ Years | 1,108 (36.8%) | $45,577 |
Total | 3,009 (100.0%) | $70,268 |
Poverty in Topsham
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Topsham
With 11.4% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Topsham, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 157 males (59.3%) and 34 females (34.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 26 (23.6%) | 39 (19.2%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 157 (59.3%) | 10 (8.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (34.0%) |
15 Years | 16 (48.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (7.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (9.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 10 (2.2%) | 87 (18.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 89 (22.8%) | 64 (20.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 8 (1.8%) | 8 (1.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 17 (5.3%) | 61 (10.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 22 (7.0%) | 113 (27.9%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (3.3%) | 38 (7.3%) |
Total | 360 (11.4%) | 483 (13.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Topsham
According to the poverty statistics in Topsham, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 84 (76.4%) | 164 (80.8%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 73 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 108 (40.7%) | 107 (91.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 88 (100.0%) | 66 (66.0%) |
15 Years | 17 (51.5%) | 51 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 131 (100.0%) | 163 (92.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 133 (100.0%) | 155 (90.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 447 (97.8%) | 386 (81.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 302 (77.2%) | 243 (79.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 436 (98.2%) | 443 (98.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 303 (94.7%) | 501 (89.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 292 (93.0%) | 292 (72.1%) |
75 Years and over | 447 (96.8%) | 483 (92.7%) |
Total | 2,788 (88.6%) | 3,127 (86.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Topsham
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Topsham show that 1.5% or 22 of the total 1,484 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 960 (97.8%) | 22 (2.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 444 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,462 (98.5%) | 22 (1.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Topsham
According to the poverty data in Topsham, 67.1% or 53 single-father households and 41.9% or 114 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (89.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 114 households (57.9%) falling below the poverty line.

Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 53 (89.8%) | 114 (57.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 53 (67.1%) | 114 (41.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Topsham
The poverty data for Topsham shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 167 of the single-parent households (47.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (2.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 167 household (65.2%) living below poverty.

Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 22 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 167 (65.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 22 (1.5%) | 167 (47.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Topsham
Employment by Class of Employer in Topsham
Among the 2,999 employed individuals in Topsham, private company employees (2,000 | 66.7%), not-for-profit organizations (302 | 10.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (268 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 2,000 | 66.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 8 | 0.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 268 | 8.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 302 | 10.1% |
Local Government Employees | 234 | 7.8% |
State Government Employees | 161 | 5.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 26 | 0.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 2,999 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Topsham
According to the labor force statistics for Topsham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,731), 60.3% or 3,456 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 235 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.5% or 512 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.5% or 107 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 228 (50.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 133 (82.1%) | 8 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 328 (83.2%) | 7 (2.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 512 (95.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 613 (87.8%) | 107 (17.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 816 (91.2%) | 65 (8.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 468 (86.0%) | 15 (3.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 156 (46.2%) | 18 (11.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 172 (23.9%) | 14 (8.1%) |
75 Years and over | 31 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,456 (60.3%) | 235 (6.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Topsham
According to labor force statistics for Topsham, 85.0% of individuals (2,894) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,405) are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 211 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 92.6% or 831 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 80 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 45 (34.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 867 (83.0%) | 80 (7.7%) |
College / Associate Degree | 831 (92.6%) | 86 (9.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,150 (86.2%) | 76 (5.7%) |
Total | 2,894 (85.0%) | 249 (7.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Topsham
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Topsham are Community & Social Service (509 | 15.8%), Education Instruction & Library (296 | 9.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (258 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (228 | 7.1%), and Health Technologists (202 | 6.3%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Topsham, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (87.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (97.4%), Health Technologists (97.0%), and Business & Financial (88.2%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 72 (41.4%) | 102 (58.6%) |
Business & Financial | 17 (11.8%) | 127 (88.2%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 217 (84.1%) | 41 (15.9%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 58 (87.9%) | 8 (12.1%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 148 (81.8%) | 33 (18.2%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 181 (35.6%) | 328 (64.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 17 (28.8%) | 42 (71.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 54 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 40 (13.5%) | 256 (86.5%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 70 (70.0%) | 30 (30.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 6 (2.6%) | 222 (97.4%) |
Health Technologists | 6 (3.0%) | 196 (97.0%) |
Total (Category) | 493 (37.6%) | 820 (62.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,602 (49.7%) | 1,621 (50.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Topsham are Food Preparation & Serving (382 | 11.8%), Personal Care & Service (85 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (59 | 1.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (36 | 1.1%), and Healthcare Support (24 | 0.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Topsham, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (91.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.0%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 54 (91.5%) | 5 (8.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 31 (86.1%) | 5 (13.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 187 (48.9%) | 195 (51.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 85 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 260 (45.7%) | 309 (54.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,602 (49.7%) | 1,621 (50.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Topsham are Sales & Related (448 | 13.9%), and Office & Administration (386 | 12.0%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 256 (57.1%) | 192 (42.9%) |
Office & Administration | 97 (25.1%) | 289 (74.9%) |
Total (Category) | 353 (42.3%) | 481 (57.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,602 (49.7%) | 1,621 (50.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Topsham are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (225 | 7.0%), Construction & Extraction (128 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.1%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 128 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 225 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 357 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,602 (49.7%) | 1,621 (50.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Topsham are Production (95 | 2.9%), Material Moving (48 | 1.5%), and Transportation (7 | 0.2%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 84 (88.4%) | 11 (11.6%) |
Transportation | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 139 (92.7%) | 11 (7.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,602 (49.7%) | 1,621 (50.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Topsham
Employment Industries in Topsham
The major employment industries in Topsham include Retail Trade (517 | 16.0%), Educational Services (428 | 13.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (368 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (359 | 11.1%), and Professional & Scientific (268 | 8.3%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Topsham
The Topsham industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Manufacturing (90.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.0%), and Educational Services (79.0%).

Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 104 (78.2%) | 29 (21.8%) |
Manufacturing | 227 (90.4%) | 24 (9.6%) |
Wholesale Trade | 48 (68.6%) | 22 (31.4%) |
Retail Trade | 318 (61.5%) | 199 (38.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 76 (88.4%) | 10 (11.6%) |
Information | 18 (33.3%) | 36 (66.7%) |
Finance & Insurance | 36 (23.7%) | 116 (76.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 207 (77.2%) | 61 (22.8%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 47 (87.0%) | 7 (13.0%) |
Educational Services | 90 (21.0%) | 338 (79.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 43 (12.0%) | 316 (88.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 26 (56.5%) | 20 (43.5%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 182 (49.5%) | 186 (50.5%) |
Public Administration | 54 (43.5%) | 70 (56.5%) |
Total | 1,602 (49.7%) | 1,621 (50.3%) |
Education in Topsham
School Enrollment in Topsham
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,521 students in Topsham are high school (480 | 31.6%), middle school (307 | 20.2%), and college / undergraduate (302 | 19.9%).

School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 139 | 9.1% |
Kindergarten | 8 | 0.5% |
Elementary School | 238 | 15.7% |
Middle School | 307 | 20.2% |
High School | 480 | 31.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 302 | 19.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 47 | 3.1% |
Total | 1,521 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Topsham

Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 10 (17.9%) | 46 (82.1%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 234 (92.5%) | 19 (7.5%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 418 (95.4%) | 20 (4.6%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 368 (94.1%) | 23 (5.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 89 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 91 (85.9%) | 15 (14.1%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 92 (83.6%) | 18 (16.4%) |
35 Years and over | 16 (20.5%) | 62 (79.5%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Topsham
Science & technology (335 | 14.5%), education (317 | 13.7%), social sciences (249 | 10.8%), business (221 | 9.6%), and liberal arts & history (186 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 2,310 individuals in Topsham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 74 | 3.2% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 167 | 7.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 104 | 4.5% |
Psychology | 56 | 2.4% |
Social Sciences | 249 | 10.8% |
Engineering | 109 | 4.7% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 39 | 1.7% |
Science & Technology | 335 | 14.5% |
Business | 221 | 9.6% |
Education | 317 | 13.7% |
Literature & Languages | 150 | 6.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 186 | 8.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 174 | 7.5% |
Communications | 56 | 2.4% |
Arts & Humanities | 73 | 3.2% |
Total | 2,310 | 100.0% |
Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Topsham
Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years
The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Topsham is some college / no degree, with 68 individuals or 51.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 95 individuals or 55.6%.

Education Attainment | Male | Female |
Less than 9th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9th to 12th Grade | 35 (26.3%) | 19 (11.1%) |
High School Diploma | 15 (11.3%) | 37 (21.6%) |
Some College / No Degree | 68 (51.1%) | 95 (55.6%) |
Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 15 (11.3%) | 20 (11.7%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 133 (100.0%) | 171 (100.0%) |
Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years
The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Topsham is high school diploma, with 214 individuals or 46.8% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 162 individuals or 34.3%.

Education Attainment | Male | Female |
Less than 9th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9th to 12th Grade | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 214 (46.8%) | 162 (34.3%) |
Some College / No Degree | 125 (27.4%) | 41 (8.7%) |
Associate's Degree | 16 (3.5%) | 22 (4.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 89 (19.5%) | 131 (27.7%) |
Graduate Degree | 11 (2.4%) | 117 (24.7%) |
Total | 457 (100.0%) | 473 (100.0%) |
Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years
The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Topsham is some college / no degree, with 195 individuals or 49.9% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 121 individuals or 39.4%.

Education Attainment | Male | Female |
Less than 9th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9th to 12th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 98 (25.1%) | 121 (39.4%) |
Some College / No Degree | 195 (49.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Associate's Degree | 49 (12.5%) | 24 (7.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 38 (9.7%) | 92 (30.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 11 (2.8%) | 70 (22.8%) |
Total | 391 (100.0%) | 307 (100.0%) |
Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years
The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Topsham is bachelor's degree, with 204 individuals or 26.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 288 individuals or 28.4%.

Education Attainment | Male | Female |
Less than 9th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (1.8%) |
9th to 12th Grade | 61 (8.0%) | 49 (4.8%) |
High School Diploma | 161 (21.1%) | 288 (28.4%) |
Some College / No Degree | 108 (14.1%) | 122 (12.0%) |
Associate's Degree | 131 (17.2%) | 64 (6.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 204 (26.7%) | 249 (24.6%) |
Graduate Degree | 99 (13.0%) | 223 (22.0%) |
Total | 764 (100.0%) | 1,013 (100.0%) |
Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over
The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Topsham is graduate degree, with 299 individuals or 38.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 261 individuals or 27.8%.

Education Attainment | Male | Female |
Less than 9th Grade | 49 (6.3%) | 13 (1.4%) |
9th to 12th Grade | 34 (4.4%) | 27 (2.9%) |
High School Diploma | 160 (20.6%) | 261 (27.8%) |
Some College / No Degree | 72 (9.3%) | 161 (17.2%) |
Associate's Degree | 39 (5.0%) | 83 (8.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 123 (15.9%) | 207 (22.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 299 (38.5%) | 187 (19.9%) |
Total | 776 (100.0%) | 939 (100.0%) |
Transportation & Commute in Topsham
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Topsham

Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 8 (0.5%) | 22 (1.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 148 (10.2%) | 294 (19.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 779 (53.8%) | 696 (45.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 407 (28.1%) | 437 (28.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 107 (7.4%) | 98 (6.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,449 (100.0%) | 1,547 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Topsham

Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 143 | 5.2% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 352 | 12.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 524 | 19.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 473 | 17.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 136 | 4.9% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 54 | 2.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 375 | 13.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 211 | 7.6% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 212 | 7.7% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 127 | 4.6% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 121 | 4.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 30 | 1.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Topsham

Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 51 (3.8%) | 92 (6.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 97 (7.3%) | 255 (17.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 262 (19.6%) | 262 (18.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 263 (19.7%) | 210 (14.8%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 69 (5.2%) | 67 (4.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 45 (3.4%) | 9 (0.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 203 (15.2%) | 172 (12.1%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 29 (2.2%) | 182 (12.8%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 118 (8.8%) | 94 (6.6%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 67 (5.0%) | 60 (4.2%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 111 (8.3%) | 10 (0.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 22 (1.7%) | 8 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Topsham

Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 45 (3.4%) | 69 (4.9%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 143 (10.7%) | 18 (1.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 9 (0.7%) | 109 (7.7%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 206 (15.4%) | 111 (7.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 64 (4.8%) | 106 (7.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 196 (14.7%) | 182 (12.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 222 (16.6%) | 275 (19.4%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 60 (4.5%) | 111 (7.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 29 (2.2%) | 90 (6.3%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 79 (5.9%) | 107 (7.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 135 (10.1%) | 92 (6.5%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 25 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 102 (7.6%) | 10 (0.7%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 22 (1.7%) | 141 (9.9%) |
Total | 1,337 (100.0%) | 1,421 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Topsham
Occupancy by Ownership in Topsham

Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,183 | 72.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 826 | 27.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,009 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Topsham

Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 870 | 28.9% |
2-Person Household | 1,207 | 40.1% |
3-Person Household | 485 | 16.1% |
4+ Person Household | 447 | 14.9% |
Total Housing Units | 3,009 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Topsham

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 519 (59.7%) | 351 (40.3%) |
2-Person Household | 1,005 (83.3%) | 202 (16.7%) |
3-Person Household | 337 (69.5%) | 148 (30.5%) |
4+ Person Household | 322 (72.0%) | 125 (28.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 2,183 (72.6%) | 826 (27.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Topsham

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 73 (69.5%) | 32 (30.5%) |
High School Diploma | 436 (55.7%) | 346 (44.3%) |
College/Associate Degree | 625 (76.8%) | 189 (23.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,049 (80.2%) | 259 (19.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Topsham

Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 374 | 12.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 458 | 15.2% |
45 to 54 Years | 511 | 17.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 558 | 18.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 454 | 15.1% |
75 to 84 Years | 472 | 15.7% |
85 Years and Over | 182 | 6.0% |
Total | 3,009 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Topsham

Age Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Under 35 Years | 162 (43.3%) | 212 (56.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 288 (62.9%) | 170 (37.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 405 (79.3%) | 106 (20.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 511 (91.6%) | 47 (8.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 308 (67.8%) | 146 (32.2%) |
75 to 84 Years | 399 (84.5%) | 73 (15.5%) |
85 Years and Over | 110 (60.4%) | 72 (39.6%) |
Total | 2,183 (72.6%) | 826 (27.5%) |
Households by Occupants per Room in Topsham

Occupants per Room | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1.00 or less | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
1.01 to 1.50 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1.51 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Occupancy by Move-In Year in Topsham

Move-In Year | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
2017 or later | 73 (3.3%) | 251 (30.4%) |
2015 to 2016 | 429 (19.7%) | 383 (46.4%) |
2010 to 2014 | 415 (19.0%) | 139 (16.8%) |
2000 to 2009 | 679 (31.1%) | 31 (3.7%) |
1990 to 1999 | 226 (10.3%) | 22 (2.7%) |
1989 or earlier | 361 (16.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Housing Finances in Topsham
Median Income by Occupancy in Topsham

Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,183 (72.6%) | $76,477 |
Renter-Occupied | 826 (27.5%) | $60,350 |
Average | 3,009 (100.0%) | $70,268 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Topsham

Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 27 (1.2%) | 53 (6.4%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 73 (3.3%) | 59 (7.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 30 (1.4%) | 99 (12.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 23 (1.1%) | 55 (6.7%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 137 (6.3%) | 46 (5.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 120 (5.5%) | 39 (4.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 212 (9.7%) | 31 (3.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 450 (20.6%) | 150 (18.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 453 (20.7%) | 198 (24.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 367 (16.8%) | 22 (2.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 291 (13.3%) | 74 (9.0%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs in Topsham
Monthly Median Housing Costs in Topsham

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham

Occupancy Type | Median Income | Housing Costs |
Owner-Occupied | $76,477 | $1,347 x 12mo (21.1%) |
Renter-Occupied | $60,350 | $991 x 12mo (19.7%) |
Average | $70,268 | $1,260 x 12mo (21.5%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Topsham

Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 30 (1.4%) | 38 (4.6%) |
$300 to $499 | 204 (9.3%) | 72 (8.7%) |
$500 to $799 | 364 (16.7%) | 180 (21.8%) |
$800 to $999 | 142 (6.5%) | 123 (14.9%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 560 (25.7%) | 133 (16.1%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 571 (26.2%) | 185 (22.4%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 164 (7.5%) | 50 (6.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 57 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 91 (4.2%) | 26 (3.2%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than 20 percent | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (3.8%) |
20 to 29 percent | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 percent or more | 134 (100.0%) | 205 (96.2%) |
Total | 134 (100.0%) | 213 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than 20 percent | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (9.4%) |
20 to 29 percent | 94 (36.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 percent or more | 163 (63.4%) | 77 (90.6%) |
Total | 257 (100.0%) | 85 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than 20 percent | 37 (17.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 29 percent | 49 (23.1%) | 8 (44.4%) |
30 percent or more | 126 (59.4%) | 10 (55.6%) |
Total | 212 (100.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than 20 percent | 207 (46.0%) | 84 (58.3%) |
20 to 29 percent | 126 (28.0%) | 28 (19.4%) |
30 percent or more | 117 (26.0%) | 32 (22.2%) |
Total | 450 (100.0%) | 144 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than 20 percent | 663 (59.7%) | 164 (55.8%) |
20 to 29 percent | 299 (26.9%) | 90 (30.6%) |
30 percent or more | 149 (13.4%) | 40 (13.6%) |
Total | 1,111 (100.0%) | 294 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Topsham
Housing Structures in Topsham

Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,047 | 68.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 140 | 4.6% |
2 Unit Apartments | 164 | 5.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 245 | 8.1% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 24 | 0.8% |
10 or more Apartments | 153 | 5.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 236 | 7.8% |
Total | 3,009 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Topsham

Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,902 (92.9%) | 145 (7.1%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 112 (80.0%) | 28 (20.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 34 (20.7%) | 130 (79.3%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 15 (6.1%) | 230 (93.9%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 25 (16.3%) | 128 (83.7%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 95 (40.3%) | 141 (59.8%) |
Total | 2,183 (72.6%) | 826 (27.5%) |
Housing Structures by Year Built in Topsham

Year Built | # Structures | % Structures |
2014 or later | 0 | 0.0% |
2010 to 2013 | 158 | 5.2% |
2000 to 2009 | 475 | 15.8% |
1980 to 1999 | 790 | 26.3% |
1960 to 1979 | 858 | 28.5% |
1940 to 1959 | 394 | 13.1% |
1939 or earlier | 334 | 11.1% |
Total | 3,009 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Topsham

Year Built | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
2014 or later | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2010 to 2013 | 118 (5.4%) | 40 (4.8%) |
2000 to 2009 | 428 (19.6%) | 47 (5.7%) |
1980 to 1999 | 509 (23.3%) | 281 (34.0%) |
1960 to 1979 | 637 (29.2%) | 221 (26.8%) |
1940 to 1959 | 306 (14.0%) | 88 (10.6%) |
1939 or earlier | 185 (8.5%) | 149 (18.0%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Topsham

Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 35 (1.6%) | 126 (15.2%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 758 (34.7%) | 447 (54.1%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 835 (38.3%) | 186 (22.5%) |
8 or more Rooms | 555 (25.4%) | 67 (8.1%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Topsham

Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 490 (22.5%) | 147 (17.8%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 260 (11.9%) | 144 (17.4%) |
Electricity | 33 (1.5%) | 140 (17.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 1,138 (52.1%) | 363 (44.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 262 (12.0%) | 32 (3.9%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Topsham

Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 72 (3.3%) | 96 (11.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 636 (29.1%) | 422 (51.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,026 (47.0%) | 300 (36.3%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 449 (20.6%) | 8 (1.0%) |
Total | 2,183 (100.0%) | 826 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Topsham
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Topsham
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 811 | 1,372 |
Median Property Value | $279,900 | $243,200 |
Median Household Income | $61,065 | $186 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $653 | $59 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,677 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Topsham

Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 39 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 7 (0.9%) | 10 (0.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 429 (52.9%) | 886 (64.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 223 (27.5%) | 432 (31.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 89 (11.0%) | 19 (1.4%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (1.8%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 24 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 811 (100.0%) | 1,372 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Topsham

Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 44 (5.4%) | 31 (2.3%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 139 (17.1%) | 56 (4.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 36 (4.4%) | 51 (3.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 122 (15.0%) | 84 (6.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 196 (24.2%) | 90 (6.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 82 (10.1%) | 254 (18.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 87 (10.7%) | 371 (27.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 105 (13.0%) | 280 (20.4%) |
Total | 811 (100.0%) | 1,372 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Topsham
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 20 percent | 0 (0.0%) | 60 (3.8%) |
20 to 29 percent | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 percent or more | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 74 (100.0%) | 1,564 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 20 percent | 0 (0.0%) | 112 (186.7%) |
20 to 29 percent | 71 (49.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 percent or more | 74 (51.0%) | 23 (38.3%) |
Total | 145 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 20 percent | 37 (30.3%) | 90 (101.1%) |
20 to 29 percent | 49 (40.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 percent or more | 36 (29.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 122 (100.0%) | 89 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 20 percent | 170 (86.7%) | 254 (282.2%) |
20 to 29 percent | 26 (13.3%) | 37 (41.1%) |
30 percent or more | 0 (0.0%) | 100 (111.1%) |
Total | 196 (100.0%) | 90 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 20 percent | 237 (86.5%) | 837 (715.4%) |
20 to 29 percent | 6 (2.2%) | 426 (364.1%) |
30 percent or more | 31 (11.3%) | 293 (250.4%) |
Total | 274 (100.0%) | 117 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Topsham

Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 82 (10.1%) | 85,333 (6,219.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 167 (20.6%) | 395 (28.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 107 (13.2%) | 352 (25.7%) |
4.0x or more | 455 (56.1%) | 211 (15.4%) |
Total | 811 (100.0%) | 1,372 (100.0%) |
Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Topsham

Housing Costs | # Households | # Households |
Less than $200 | 30 | 3.7% |
$200 to $399 | 88 | 10.8% |
$400 to $599 | 213 | 26.3% |
$600 to $999 | 282 | 34.8% |
$1,000 to $1,299 | 86 | 10.6% |
$1,300 to $1,499 | 15 | 1.8% |
$1,500 or more | 97 | 12.0% |
Total | 811 | 100.0% |
Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Topsham

Housing Costs | # Households | # Households |
Less than $200 | 19 | 1.4% |
$200 to $399 | 0 | 0.0% |
$400 to $599 | 0 | 0.0% |
$600 to $799 | 23 | 1.7% |
$800 to $999 | 15 | 1.1% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 89 | 6.5% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 459 | 33.5% |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 536 | 39.1% |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 134 | 9.8% |
$3,000 or more | 57 | 4.2% |
Total | 1,372 | 100.0% |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Topsham

Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 31 (3.8%) | 19 (1.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 15 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 720 (88.8%) | 82 (6.0%) |
Total | 811 (100.0%) | 1,372 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Topsham
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Topsham

Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 413 (98.1%) | 8 (1.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,078 (98.1%) | 21 (1.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 276 (93.9%) | 18 (6.1%) |
26 to 34 Years | 809 (95.2%) | 41 (4.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 478 (68.5%) | 220 (31.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 854 (95.4%) | 41 (4.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 847 (96.0%) | 35 (4.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 719 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 983 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,457 (94.4%) | 384 (5.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Topsham

Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 413 (98.1%) | 8 (1.9%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,078 (98.1%) | 21 (1.9%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 276 (93.9%) | 18 (6.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Topsham

Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 821 (88.4%) | 108 (11.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 680 (96.2%) | 27 (3.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,269 (92.7%) | 100 (7.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,566 (92.7%) | 123 (7.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,096 (98.8%) | 26 (1.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Topsham

Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 169 (40.1%) | 272 (64.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 301 (27.4%) | 792 (72.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 13 (4.4%) | 276 (93.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 78 (9.2%) | 751 (88.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 152 (21.8%) | 357 (51.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 61 (6.8%) | 803 (89.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 161 (18.2%) | 744 (84.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 680 (94.6%) | 371 (51.6%) |
75 Years and over | 983 (100.0%) | 640 (65.1%) |
Total | 2,598 (38.0%) | 5,006 (73.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Topsham

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 123 (23.8%) | 6 (1.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 28 (4.8%) | 37 (5.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 37 (3.2%) | 94 (7.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 73 (23.3%) | 70 (17.3%) |
75 Years and over | 174 (37.7%) | 266 (51.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Topsham
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 12 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 16 (1.4%) | 8 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 29 (9.2%) | 49 (12.1%) |
75 Years and over | 92 (19.9%) | 56 (10.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (8.6%) |
75 Years and over | 22 (4.8%) | 17 (3.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 123 (23.8%) | 6 (1.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 16 (2.7%) | 29 (4.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 9 (0.8%) | 58 (4.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 55 (11.9%) | 118 (22.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 21 (1.8%) | 28 (2.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 30 (9.6%) | 50 (12.3%) |
75 Years and over | 81 (17.5%) | 166 (31.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 15 (1.3%) | 10 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 15 (4.8%) | 20 (4.9%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (8.7%) | 51 (9.8%) |
Technology Access in Topsham
Computing Device Access in Topsham

Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,387 | 79.3% |
Smartphone | 2,476 | 82.3% |
Tablet | 1,901 | 63.2% |
No Computing Device | 205 | 6.8% |
Total | 3,009 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Topsham

Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 15 | 0.5% |
Broadband Home | 2,413 | 80.2% |
Cellular Data Only | 308 | 10.2% |
Satellite Internet | 32 | 1.1% |
No Internet | 256 | 8.5% |
Total | 3,009 | 100.0% |