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

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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 in Topsham
Race# Population% Population
Asian1211.8%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1171.7%
Native / Alaskan110.2%
White / Caucasian6,54495.5%
Two or more Races1522.2%
Some other Race260.4%
Total6,854100.0%

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.
Ancestry in Topsham
Race# Population% Population
African280.4%
American2473.6%
Austrian230.3%
Belgian90.1%
British941.4%
Canadian590.9%
Chinese1041.5%
Czech320.5%
Danish180.3%
Dominican340.5%
Dutch490.7%
Eastern European450.7%
English1,30119.0%
European1582.3%
Filipino40.1%
French81711.9%
French Canadian5367.8%
German95113.9%
Greek90.1%
Hungarian130.2%
Indian (Asian)170.3%
Irish1,29218.9%
Italian3915.7%
Japanese50.1%
Latvian80.1%
Mexican681.0%
Mexican American Indian110.2%
Native Hawaiian180.3%
Northern European280.4%
Norwegian821.2%
Peruvian140.2%
Polish1191.7%
Portuguese460.7%
Puerto Rican10.0%
Russian360.5%
Scandinavian1241.8%
Scotch-Irish701.0%
Scottish4676.8%
South American140.2%
Subsaharan African280.4%
Swedish1522.2%
Swiss170.3%
Turkish160.2%
Welsh2073.0%

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.
Sex and Age in Topsham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years127 (4.0%)221 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years149 (4.7%)104 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Years204 (6.5%)234 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years214 (6.8%)319 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years83 (2.6%)79 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years183 (5.8%)211 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years274 (8.7%)262 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years168 (5.3%)175 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years223 (7.0%)132 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years168 (5.3%)196 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years276 (8.7%)255 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years232 (7.3%)312 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years88 (2.8%)250 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years165 (5.2%)237 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years149 (4.7%)168 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years195 (6.2%)231 (6.3%)
80 to 84 Years190 (6.0%)158 (4.3%)
85 Years and over77 (2.4%)145 (3.9%)
Total3,165 (100.0%)3,689 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Topsham

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years353 (11.2%)338 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Years164 (5.2%)227 (6.1%)
Under 18 Years644 (20.3%)786 (21.3%)
18 to 24 Years133 (4.2%)171 (4.6%)
15 to 44 Years1,145 (36.2%)1,178 (31.9%)
16 Years and over2,652 (83.8%)3,079 (83.5%)
18 Years and over2,521 (79.6%)2,903 (78.7%)
21 Years and over2,452 (77.5%)2,800 (75.9%)
60 Years and over864 (27.3%)1,189 (32.2%)
62 Years and over838 (26.5%)1,104 (29.9%)
65 Years and over776 (24.5%)939 (25.5%)
75 Years and over462 (14.6%)534 (14.5%)
Total3,165 (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.
Median Family Size in Topsham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,484 (80.9%)2.84
Single Male/Father79 (4.3%)3.37
Single Female/Mother272 (14.8%)2.61
All Families1,835 (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.
Median Household Size in Topsham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,484 (49.3%)2.87
Single Male/Father79 (2.6%)3.46
Single Female/Mother272 (9.0%)2.92
Non-family1,174 (39.0%)1.26
All Households3,009 (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 by Marriage Status in Topsham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-870 (28.9%)
2-Person Households953 (31.7%)254 (8.4%)
3-Person Households462 (15.3%)23 (0.8%)
4-Person Households322 (10.7%)27 (0.9%)
5-Person Households76 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households22 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,835 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Topsham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years54 (84.4%)98.0
35 to 50 years10 (15.6%)16.0
Total64 (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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Topsham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (27.8%)39 (72.2%)
35 to 50 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (39.1%)39 (60.9%)

Fertility by Education in Topsham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Topsham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma39 (60.9%)105.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (14.1%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (25.0%)48.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total64 (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.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Topsham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,854$37,979
Median Family Income1,835$85,337
Mean Family Income1,835$103,453
Median Household Income3,009$70,268
Mean Household Income3,009$85,183
Income Deficit1,835$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,85412.62%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,85487.38¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,8540.44

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Topsham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,845 (50.8%)$43,393
Female1,786 (49.2%)$37,917
Average3,631 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Topsham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less128 (6.9%)124 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (1.1%)62 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49977 (4.2%)45 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99914 (0.8%)31 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49955 (3.0%)115 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99953 (2.9%)76 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (0.4%)80 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99940 (2.2%)57 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499159 (8.6%)19 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99937 (2.0%)15 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99990 (4.9%)131 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99969 (3.7%)75 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99983 (4.5%)78 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999149 (8.1%)211 (11.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999133 (7.2%)143 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99933 (1.8%)80 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999245 (13.3%)135 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99945 (2.4%)49 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999218 (11.8%)124 (6.9%)
$100,000+190 (10.3%)136 (7.6%)
Total1,845 (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.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Topsham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Topsham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001508.2%
$10,000 to $14,999311.7%
$15,000 to $24,999502.7%
$25,000 to $34,999663.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991276.9%
$50,000 to $74,99929716.2%
$75,000 to $99,99948126.2%
$100,000 to $149,99931917.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991287.0%
$200,000+18510.1%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Topsham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families992 (54.1%)$88,720
3-Person Families489 (26.7%)$69,006
4-Person Families278 (15.1%)$88,480
5-Person Families54 (2.9%)$81,522
6-Person Families22 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,835 (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.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Topsham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners557 (30.3%)$45,990
1 Earner334 (18.2%)$69,844
2 Earners697 (38.0%)$91,875
3+ Earners247 (13.5%)$168,906
Total1,835 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Topsham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002117.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991294.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992628.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991595.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992448.1%
$50,000 to $74,99959919.9%
$75,000 to $99,99965021.6%
$100,000 to $149,99938812.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991595.3%
$200,000+2056.8%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Topsham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28 (0.9%)$49,688
25 to 44 Years804 (26.7%)$75,946
45 to 64 Years1,069 (35.5%)$85,917
65+ Years1,108 (36.8%)$45,577
Total3,009 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Topsham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (23.6%)39 (19.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years157 (59.3%)10 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)34 (34.0%)
15 Years16 (48.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (7.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)16 (9.4%)
25 to 34 Years10 (2.2%)87 (18.4%)
35 to 44 Years89 (22.8%)64 (20.8%)
45 to 54 Years8 (1.8%)8 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years17 (5.3%)61 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years22 (7.0%)113 (27.9%)
75 Years and over15 (3.3%)38 (7.3%)
Total360 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Topsham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years84 (76.4%)164 (80.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years108 (40.7%)107 (91.4%)
12 to 14 Years88 (100.0%)66 (66.0%)
15 Years17 (51.5%)51 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years131 (100.0%)163 (92.6%)
18 to 24 Years133 (100.0%)155 (90.6%)
25 to 34 Years447 (97.8%)386 (81.6%)
35 to 44 Years302 (77.2%)243 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years436 (98.2%)443 (98.2%)
55 to 64 Years303 (94.7%)501 (89.1%)
65 to 74 Years292 (93.0%)292 (72.1%)
75 Years and over447 (96.8%)483 (92.7%)
Total2,788 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Topsham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children960 (97.8%)22 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children444 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,462 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Topsham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children53 (89.8%)114 (57.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Topsham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)167 (65.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Topsham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,00066.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)80.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2688.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations30210.1%
Local Government Employees2347.8%
State Government Employees1615.4%
Federal Government Employees260.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,999100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Topsham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years228 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years133 (82.1%)8 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years328 (83.2%)7 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years512 (95.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years613 (87.8%)107 (17.5%)
45 to 54 Years816 (91.2%)65 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years468 (86.0%)15 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years156 (46.2%)18 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years172 (23.9%)14 (8.1%)
75 Years and over31 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,456 (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.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Topsham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School45 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma867 (83.0%)80 (7.7%)
College / Associate Degree831 (92.6%)86 (9.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,150 (86.2%)76 (5.7%)
Total2,894 (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 in Topsham

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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Topsham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management72 (41.4%)102 (58.6%)
Business & Financial17 (11.8%)127 (88.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science217 (84.1%)41 (15.9%)
Computers & Mathematics58 (87.9%)8 (12.1%)
Architecture & Engineering148 (81.8%)33 (18.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 181 (35.6%)328 (64.4%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (28.8%)42 (71.2%)
Legal Services & Support54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library40 (13.5%)256 (86.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment70 (70.0%)30 (30.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (2.6%)222 (97.4%)
Health Technologists6 (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 in Topsham

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%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Topsham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Security & Protection54 (91.5%)5 (8.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Law Enforcement23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving187 (48.9%)195 (51.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (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 in Topsham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Topsham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related256 (57.1%)192 (42.9%)
Office & Administration97 (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 in Topsham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Topsham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair225 (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 in Topsham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Topsham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production84 (88.4%)11 (11.6%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving48 (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 in Topsham

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Topsham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction104 (78.2%)29 (21.8%)
Manufacturing227 (90.4%)24 (9.6%)
Wholesale Trade48 (68.6%)22 (31.4%)
Retail Trade318 (61.5%)199 (38.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities76 (88.4%)10 (11.6%)
Information18 (33.3%)36 (66.7%)
Finance & Insurance36 (23.7%)116 (76.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific207 (77.2%)61 (22.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support47 (87.0%)7 (13.0%)
Educational Services90 (21.0%)338 (79.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance43 (12.0%)316 (88.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services182 (49.5%)186 (50.5%)
Public Administration54 (43.5%)70 (56.5%)
Total1,602 (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 Enrollment in Topsham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1399.1%
Kindergarten80.5%
Elementary School23815.7%
Middle School30720.2%
High School48031.6%
College / Undergraduate30219.9%
Graduate / Professional473.1%
Total1,521100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Topsham

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Topsham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (17.9%)46 (82.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old234 (92.5%)19 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds418 (95.4%)20 (4.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds368 (94.1%)23 (5.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds91 (85.9%)15 (14.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds92 (83.6%)18 (16.4%)
35 Years and over16 (20.5%)62 (79.5%)
Total0 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Topsham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics743.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1677.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1044.5%
Psychology562.4%
Social Sciences24910.8%
Engineering1094.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies391.7%
Science & Technology33514.5%
Business2219.6%
Education31713.7%
Literature & Languages1506.5%
Liberal Arts & History1868.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1747.5%
Communications562.4%
Arts & Humanities733.2%
Total2,310100.0%

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 By Age Bracket in Topsham: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade35 (26.3%)19 (11.1%)
High School Diploma15 (11.3%)37 (21.6%)
Some College / No Degree68 (51.1%)95 (55.6%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (11.3%)20 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (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 By Age Bracket in Topsham: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma214 (46.8%)162 (34.3%)
Some College / No Degree125 (27.4%)41 (8.7%)
Associate's Degree16 (3.5%)22 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree89 (19.5%)131 (27.7%)
Graduate Degree11 (2.4%)117 (24.7%)
Total457 (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 By Age Bracket in Topsham: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma98 (25.1%)121 (39.4%)
Some College / No Degree195 (49.9%)0 (0.0%)
Associate's Degree49 (12.5%)24 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree38 (9.7%)92 (30.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (2.8%)70 (22.8%)
Total391 (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 By Age Bracket in Topsham: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)18 (1.8%)
9th to 12th Grade61 (8.0%)49 (4.8%)
High School Diploma161 (21.1%)288 (28.4%)
Some College / No Degree108 (14.1%)122 (12.0%)
Associate's Degree131 (17.2%)64 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree204 (26.7%)249 (24.6%)
Graduate Degree99 (13.0%)223 (22.0%)
Total764 (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 By Age Bracket in Topsham: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade49 (6.3%)13 (1.4%)
9th to 12th Grade34 (4.4%)27 (2.9%)
High School Diploma160 (20.6%)261 (27.8%)
Some College / No Degree72 (9.3%)161 (17.2%)
Associate's Degree39 (5.0%)83 (8.8%)
Bachelor's Degree123 (15.9%)207 (22.0%)
Graduate Degree299 (38.5%)187 (19.9%)
Total776 (100.0%)939 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Topsham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Topsham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Topsham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (0.5%)22 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle148 (10.2%)294 (19.0%)
2 Vehicles779 (53.8%)696 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles407 (28.1%)437 (28.2%)
4 Vehicles107 (7.4%)98 (6.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,449 (100.0%)1,547 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Topsham

Commute Time in Topsham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1435.2%
5 to 9 Minutes35212.8%
10 to 14 Minutes52419.0%
15 to 19 Minutes47317.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1364.9%
25 to 29 Minutes542.0%
30 to 34 Minutes37513.6%
35 to 39 Minutes2117.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2127.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1274.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1214.4%
90 or more Minutes301.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Topsham

Commute Time by Sex in Topsham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes51 (3.8%)92 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes97 (7.3%)255 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes262 (19.6%)262 (18.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes263 (19.7%)210 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes69 (5.2%)67 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes45 (3.4%)9 (0.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes203 (15.2%)172 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes29 (2.2%)182 (12.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes118 (8.8%)94 (6.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes67 (5.0%)60 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes111 (8.3%)10 (0.7%)
90 or more Minutes22 (1.7%)8 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Topsham

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Topsham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM45 (3.4%)69 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM143 (10.7%)18 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (0.7%)109 (7.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM206 (15.4%)111 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM64 (4.8%)106 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM196 (14.7%)182 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM222 (16.6%)275 (19.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM60 (4.5%)111 (7.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM29 (2.2%)90 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM79 (5.9%)107 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM135 (10.1%)92 (6.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM102 (7.6%)10 (0.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM22 (1.7%)141 (9.9%)
Total1,337 (100.0%)1,421 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Topsham

Occupancy by Ownership in Topsham

Occupancy by Ownership in Topsham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,18372.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units82627.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,009100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Topsham

Occupancy by Household Size in Topsham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household87028.9%
2-Person Household1,20740.1%
3-Person Household48516.1%
4+ Person Household44714.9%
Total Housing Units3,009100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Topsham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Topsham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household519 (59.7%)351 (40.3%)
2-Person Household1,005 (83.3%)202 (16.7%)
3-Person Household337 (69.5%)148 (30.5%)
4+ Person Household322 (72.0%)125 (28.0%)
Total Housing Units2,183 (72.6%)826 (27.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Topsham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Topsham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School73 (69.5%)32 (30.5%)
High School Diploma436 (55.7%)346 (44.3%)
College/Associate Degree625 (76.8%)189 (23.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,049 (80.2%)259 (19.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Topsham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Topsham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years37412.4%
35 to 44 Years45815.2%
45 to 54 Years51117.0%
55 to 64 Years55818.5%
65 to 74 Years45415.1%
75 to 84 Years47215.7%
85 Years and Over1826.0%
Total3,009100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Topsham

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Topsham
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years162 (43.3%)212 (56.7%)
35 to 44 Years288 (62.9%)170 (37.1%)
45 to 54 Years405 (79.3%)106 (20.7%)
55 to 64 Years511 (91.6%)47 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years308 (67.8%)146 (32.2%)
75 to 84 Years399 (84.5%)73 (15.5%)
85 Years and Over110 (60.4%)72 (39.6%)
Total2,183 (72.6%)826 (27.5%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Topsham

Households by Occupants per Room in Topsham
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)
1.01 to 1.500 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Topsham

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Topsham
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later73 (3.3%)251 (30.4%)
2015 to 2016429 (19.7%)383 (46.4%)
2010 to 2014415 (19.0%)139 (16.8%)
2000 to 2009679 (31.1%)31 (3.7%)
1990 to 1999226 (10.3%)22 (2.7%)
1989 or earlier361 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Topsham

Median Income by Occupancy in Topsham

Median Income by Occupancy in Topsham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,183 (72.6%)$76,477
Renter-Occupied826 (27.5%)$60,350
Average3,009 (100.0%)$70,268

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Topsham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Topsham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00027 (1.2%)53 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99973 (3.3%)59 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (1.4%)99 (12.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (1.1%)55 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999137 (6.3%)46 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999120 (5.5%)39 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999212 (9.7%)31 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999450 (20.6%)150 (18.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999453 (20.7%)198 (24.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999367 (16.8%)22 (2.7%)
$150,000 or more291 (13.3%)74 (9.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Topsham

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Topsham

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Topsham

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing 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 Housing Cost Tiers in Topsham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (1.4%)38 (4.6%)
$300 to $499204 (9.3%)72 (8.7%)
$500 to $799364 (16.7%)180 (21.8%)
$800 to $999142 (6.5%)123 (14.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499560 (25.7%)133 (16.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999571 (26.2%)185 (22.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499164 (7.5%)50 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99957 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more91 (4.2%)26 (3.2%)
Total2,183 (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 as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)8 (3.8%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more134 (100.0%)205 (96.2%)
Total134 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)8 (9.4%)
20 to 29 percent94 (36.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more163 (63.4%)77 (90.6%)
Total257 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent37 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent49 (23.1%)8 (44.4%)
30 percent or more126 (59.4%)10 (55.6%)
Total212 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent207 (46.0%)84 (58.3%)
20 to 29 percent126 (28.0%)28 (19.4%)
30 percent or more117 (26.0%)32 (22.2%)
Total450 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent663 (59.7%)164 (55.8%)
20 to 29 percent299 (26.9%)90 (30.6%)
30 percent or more149 (13.4%)40 (13.6%)
Total1,111 (100.0%)294 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Topsham

Housing Structures in Topsham

Housing Structures in Topsham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,04768.0%
Single Unit, Attached1404.6%
2 Unit Apartments1645.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2458.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments240.8%
10 or more Apartments1535.1%
Mobile Home / Other2367.8%
Total3,009100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Topsham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Topsham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,902 (92.9%)145 (7.1%)
Single Unit, Attached112 (80.0%)28 (20.0%)
2 Unit Apartments34 (20.7%)130 (79.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15 (6.1%)230 (93.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments25 (16.3%)128 (83.7%)
Mobile Home / Other95 (40.3%)141 (59.8%)
Total2,183 (72.6%)826 (27.5%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Topsham

Housing Structures by Year Built in Topsham
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20131585.2%
2000 to 200947515.8%
1980 to 199979026.3%
1960 to 197985828.5%
1940 to 195939413.1%
1939 or earlier33411.1%
Total3,009100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Topsham

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Topsham
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013118 (5.4%)40 (4.8%)
2000 to 2009428 (19.6%)47 (5.7%)
1980 to 1999509 (23.3%)281 (34.0%)
1960 to 1979637 (29.2%)221 (26.8%)
1940 to 1959306 (14.0%)88 (10.6%)
1939 or earlier185 (8.5%)149 (18.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Topsham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Topsham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms35 (1.6%)126 (15.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms758 (34.7%)447 (54.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms835 (38.3%)186 (22.5%)
8 or more Rooms555 (25.4%)67 (8.1%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Topsham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Topsham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas490 (22.5%)147 (17.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas260 (11.9%)144 (17.4%)
Electricity33 (1.5%)140 (17.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,138 (52.1%)363 (44.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels262 (12.0%)32 (3.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Topsham

Household Vehicle Usage in Topsham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle72 (3.3%)96 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle636 (29.1%)422 (51.1%)
2 Vehicles1,026 (47.0%)300 (36.3%)
3 or more Vehicles449 (20.6%)8 (1.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Topsham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Topsham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8111,372
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 by Mortgage Status in Topsham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (0.9%)10 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999429 (52.9%)886 (64.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999223 (27.5%)432 (31.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99989 (11.0%)19 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)25 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more24 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)1,372 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Topsham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Topsham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00044 (5.4%)31 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999139 (17.1%)56 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (4.4%)51 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999122 (15.0%)84 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999196 (24.2%)90 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (10.1%)254 (18.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99987 (10.7%)371 (27.0%)
$150,000 or more105 (13.0%)280 (20.4%)
Total811 (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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)60 (3.8%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)1,564 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)112 (186.7%)
20 to 29 percent71 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more74 (51.0%)23 (38.3%)
Total145 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent37 (30.3%)90 (101.1%)
20 to 29 percent49 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more36 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent170 (86.7%)254 (282.2%)
20 to 29 percent26 (13.3%)37 (41.1%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)100 (111.1%)
Total196 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Topsham: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent237 (86.5%)837 (715.4%)
20 to 29 percent6 (2.2%)426 (364.1%)
30 percent or more31 (11.3%)293 (250.4%)
Total274 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Topsham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Topsham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x82 (10.1%)85,333 (6,219.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x167 (20.6%)395 (28.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x107 (13.2%)352 (25.7%)
4.0x or more455 (56.1%)211 (15.4%)
Total811 (100.0%)1,372 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Topsham

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Topsham
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200303.7%
$200 to $3998810.8%
$400 to $59921326.3%
$600 to $99928234.8%
$1,000 to $1,2998610.6%
$1,300 to $1,499151.8%
$1,500 or more9712.0%
Total811100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Topsham

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Topsham
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200191.4%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $799231.7%
$800 to $999151.1%
$1,000 to $1,499896.5%
$1,500 to $1,99945933.5%
$2,000 to $2,49953639.1%
$2,500 to $2,9991349.8%
$3,000 or more574.2%
Total1,372100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Topsham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Topsham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (3.8%)19 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,49915 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499720 (88.8%)82 (6.0%)
Total811 (100.0%)1,372 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Topsham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Topsham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Topsham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years413 (98.1%)8 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,078 (98.1%)21 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years276 (93.9%)18 (6.1%)
26 to 34 Years809 (95.2%)41 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years478 (68.5%)220 (31.5%)
45 to 54 Years854 (95.4%)41 (4.6%)
55 to 64 Years847 (96.0%)35 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years719 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older983 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,457 (94.4%)384 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Topsham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Topsham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born413 (98.1%)8 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,078 (98.1%)21 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen276 (93.9%)18 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Topsham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Topsham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000821 (88.4%)108 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999680 (96.2%)27 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,269 (92.7%)100 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,566 (92.7%)123 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over2,096 (98.8%)26 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Topsham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Topsham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6169 (40.1%)272 (64.6%)
6 to 18 Years301 (27.4%)792 (72.1%)
19 to 25 Years13 (4.4%)276 (93.9%)
25 to 34 Years78 (9.2%)751 (88.3%)
35 to 44 Years152 (21.8%)357 (51.1%)
45 to 54 Years61 (6.8%)803 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years161 (18.2%)744 (84.4%)
65 to 74 Years680 (94.6%)371 (51.6%)
75 Years and over983 (100.0%)640 (65.1%)
Total2,598 (38.0%)5,006 (73.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Topsham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Topsham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years123 (23.8%)6 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years28 (4.8%)37 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years37 (3.2%)94 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (23.3%)70 (17.3%)
75 Years and over174 (37.7%)266 (51.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Topsham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Topsham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (1.4%)8 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years29 (9.2%)49 (12.1%)
75 Years and over92 (19.9%)56 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Topsham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)35 (8.6%)
75 Years and over22 (4.8%)17 (3.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Topsham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years123 (23.8%)6 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years16 (2.7%)29 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years9 (0.8%)58 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years14 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over55 (11.9%)118 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Topsham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years21 (1.8%)28 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years30 (9.6%)50 (12.3%)
75 Years and over81 (17.5%)166 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Topsham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.3%)10 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years15 (4.8%)20 (4.9%)
75 Years and over40 (8.7%)51 (9.8%)

Technology Access in Topsham

Computing Device Access in Topsham

Computing Device Access in Topsham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,38779.3%
Smartphone2,47682.3%
Tablet1,90163.2%
No Computing Device2056.8%
Total3,009100.0%

Internet Access in Topsham

Internet Access in Topsham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet150.5%
Broadband Home2,41380.2%
Cellular Data Only30810.2%
Satellite Internet321.1%
No Internet2568.5%
Total3,009100.0%