Wiscasset, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Wiscasset Overview

1,318
TOTAL POPULATION
634
MALE POPULATION
684
FEMALE POPULATION
92.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,440
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,374
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,483
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
7.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.5¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
912
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wiscasset Zip Codes

Wiscasset Area Codes

Wiscasset Summary

Wiscasset is a town located in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. It is situated on the Sheepscot River, approximately 28 miles northeast of Augusta, the state capital. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 3,732.

History

Wiscasset was first settled in 1663 by Europeans, and was incorporated in 1760. It was the first town in the United States to be incorporated by the legislature of a state. The town was named after the Wiscasset Native American tribe, which had inhabited the area for centuries prior to European settlement.
During the American Revolution, Wiscasset was a major port for the Continental Navy. The town was also the site of the first naval battle of the war, when the British frigate HMS Falcon attacked the American sloop Unity in 1775.
In the 19th century, Wiscasset was a major shipbuilding center, and was home to several prominent shipyards. The town was also a major port for the export of lumber and other goods.

Geography

Wiscasset is located at 44°3′N 69°41′W (44.05, -69.68). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.2 square miles, of which 10.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
The town is situated on the Sheepscot River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The town is bordered by Edgecomb to the north, Alna to the east, Dresden to the south, and Westport Island to the west.

Economy

Wiscasset is a small, rural town with a largely agricultural economy. The town is home to several small farms, as well as a few larger operations. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries.
The town is also home to the Maine State Ferry Service, which operates a ferry between Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor. The ferry service is a major source of tourism for the town, as it provides access to the many attractions of the Boothbay region.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,732 people, 1,541 households, and 1,039 families residing in the town. The population density was 341.2 people per square mile. There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 157.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 1,541 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wiscasset?
Total Population of Wiscasset is 1,318.
What is the Total Male Population of Wiscasset?
Total Male Population of Wiscasset is 634.
What is the Total Female Population of Wiscasset?
Total Female Population of Wiscasset is 684.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wiscasset?
There are 92.69 Males per 100 Females in Wiscasset.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wiscasset?
There are 107.89 Females per 100 Males in Wiscasset.
What is the Median Population Age in Wiscasset?
Median Population Age in Wiscasset is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wiscasset
Average Family Size in Wiscasset is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wiscasset
Average Household Size in Wiscasset is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wiscasset?
Per Capita income in Wiscasset is $30,440.
What is the Median Family Income in Wiscasset?
Median Family Income in Wiscasset is $73,374.
What is the Median Household income in Wiscasset?
Median Household Income in Wiscasset is $59,483.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wiscasset?
Income or Wage Gap in Wiscasset is 7.5%.
Women in Wiscasset earn 92.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wiscasset?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wiscasset is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wiscasset?
There are 912 People in the Labor Forcein in Wiscasset.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wiscasset?
75.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Wiscasset.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wiscasset?
Unemployment Rate in Wiscasset is 3.1%.

Race in Wiscasset

The most populous races in Wiscasset are White / Caucasian (1,296 | 98.3%), and Two or more Races (22 | 1.7%).
Race in Wiscasset
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,29698.3%
Two or more Races221.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,318100.0%

Ancestry in Wiscasset

The most populous ancestries reported in Wiscasset are English (415 | 31.5%), Dutch (364 | 27.6%), Irish (307 | 23.3%), French Canadian (89 | 6.8%), and German (68 | 5.2%), together accounting for 94.3% of all Wiscasset residents.
Ancestry in Wiscasset
Race# Population% Population
Armenian131.0%
British302.3%
Dutch36427.6%
English41531.5%
French443.3%
French Canadian896.8%
German685.2%
Inupiat221.7%
Irish30723.3%
Italian272.1%
Norwegian282.1%
Portuguese503.8%
Scottish272.1%
Swedish141.1%

Sex and Age in Wiscasset

Sex and Age in Wiscasset

The most populous age groups in Wiscasset are 20 to 24 Years (130 | 20.5%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (175 | 25.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years76 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years12 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years130 (20.5%)146 (21.3%)
25 to 29 Years44 (6.9%)11 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Years50 (7.9%)42 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years15 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years125 (19.7%)51 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)103 (15.1%)
50 to 54 Years13 (2.1%)30 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years53 (8.4%)14 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years27 (4.3%)41 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years30 (4.7%)175 (25.6%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years24 (3.8%)40 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.1%)
85 Years and over13 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total634 (100.0%)684 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Wiscasset

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years76 (12.0%)17 (2.5%)
15 to 17 Years12 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Under 18 Years110 (17.3%)17 (2.5%)
18 to 24 Years130 (20.5%)146 (21.3%)
15 to 44 Years376 (59.3%)250 (36.5%)
16 Years and over536 (84.5%)667 (97.5%)
18 Years and over524 (82.7%)667 (97.5%)
21 Years and over524 (82.7%)667 (97.5%)
60 Years and over94 (14.8%)270 (39.5%)
62 Years and over94 (14.8%)242 (35.4%)
65 Years and over67 (10.6%)229 (33.5%)
75 Years and over37 (5.8%)54 (7.9%)
Total634 (100.0%)684 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wiscasset

Median Family Size in Wiscasset

The median family size in Wiscasset is 2.87 persons per family, with single female/mother families (118 | 49.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.62 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (28 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wiscasset
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple92 (38.7%)2.23
Single Male/Father28 (11.8%)1.79
Single Female/Mother118 (49.6%)3.62
All Families238 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Wiscasset

The median household size in Wiscasset is 2.16 persons per household, with single female/mother households (118 | 19.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.42 persons per household. non-family households (372 | 61.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wiscasset
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple92 (15.1%)2.23
Single Male/Father28 (4.6%)2.79
Single Female/Mother118 (19.3%)4.42
Non-family372 (61.0%)1.38
All Households610 (100.0%)2.16

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wiscasset

Out of a total of 610 households in Wiscasset, 238 (39.0%) are family households, while 372 (61.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 5-person households, comprising 103, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 262.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wiscasset
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-262 (42.9%)
2-Person Households79 (13.0%)96 (15.7%)
3-Person Households56 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)14 (2.3%)
5-Person Households103 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total238 (39.0%)372 (61.0%)

Female Fertility in Wiscasset

Fertility by Age in Wiscasset

Average fertility rate in Wiscasset is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 141.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years28 (100.0%)141.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total28 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wiscasset

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wiscasset
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wiscasset

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wiscasset
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma28 (100.0%)192.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total28 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wiscasset

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wiscasset
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)

Income in Wiscasset

Income Overview in Wiscasset

Per Capita Income in Wiscasset is $30,440, while median incomes of families and households are $73,374 and $59,483 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,318$30,440
Median Family Income238$73,374
Mean Family Income238$68,097
Median Household Income610$59,483
Mean Household Income610$66,763
Income Deficit238$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,3187.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,31892.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3180.39

Earnings by Sex in Wiscasset

Average Earnings in Wiscasset are $30,580, $31,295 for men and $28,951 for women, a difference of 7.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Wiscasset
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male393 (43.1%)$31,295
Female519 (56.9%)$28,951
Average912 (100.0%)$30,580

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wiscasset

The most common earnings brackets in Wiscasset are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (196 | 49.9%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (119 | 22.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wiscasset
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)15 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)16 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (6.9%)119 (22.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (3.0%)41 (7.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99943 (10.9%)118 (22.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999196 (49.9%)28 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99932 (8.1%)11 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)27 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)84 (16.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+27 (6.9%)46 (8.9%)
Total393 (100.0%)519 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wiscasset

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wiscasset
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$31,296$31,116

Family Income in Wiscasset

Family Income Brackets in Wiscasset

According to the Wiscasset family income data, there are 118 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 49.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wiscasset
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000145.9%
$10,000 to $14,999125.0%
$15,000 to $24,999145.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992811.8%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99911849.6%
$75,000 to $99,999125.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992610.9%
$150,000 to $199,999145.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wiscasset

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wiscasset
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families122 (51.3%)$0
3-Person Families13 (5.5%)$0
4-Person Families103 (43.3%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total238 (100.0%)$73,374

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wiscasset

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wiscasset
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners40 (16.8%)$13,750
1 Earner40 (16.8%)$0
2 Earners55 (23.1%)$104,904
3+ Earners103 (43.3%)$0
Total238 (100.0%)$73,374

Household Income in Wiscasset

Household Income Brackets in Wiscasset

With 175 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wiscasset, accounting for 28.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wiscasset
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008013.1%
$10,000 to $14,999416.7%
$15,000 to $24,999142.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998513.9%
$35,000 to $49,999162.6%
$50,000 to $74,99911619.0%
$75,000 to $99,999559.0%
$100,000 to $149,99917528.7%
$150,000 to $199,999284.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wiscasset

The median household income in Wiscasset is $59,483, with the highest median household income of $110,898 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 186 households (30.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 32 households (5.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wiscasset
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years32 (5.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years150 (24.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years186 (30.5%)$110,898
65+ Years242 (39.7%)$0
Total610 (100.0%)$59,483

Poverty in Wiscasset

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiscasset

With 24.8% poverty level for males and 15.8% for females among the residents of Wiscasset, 16 and 17 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (100.0%) and 51 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)16 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Years50 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (10.7%)51 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years53 (66.2%)14 (25.5%)
65 to 74 Years15 (50.0%)14 (8.0%)
75 Years and over12 (32.4%)13 (24.1%)
Total157 (24.8%)108 (15.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wiscasset

According to the poverty statistics in Wiscasset, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Wiscasset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years130 (100.0%)130 (89.0%)
25 to 34 Years44 (46.8%)53 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years125 (89.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (100.0%)133 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years27 (33.8%)41 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years15 (50.0%)161 (92.0%)
75 Years and over25 (67.6%)41 (75.9%)
Total477 (75.2%)576 (84.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wiscasset

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wiscasset show that 28.3% or 26 of the total 92 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 32.9%, comprising of 26 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 Wiscasset
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53 (67.1%)26 (32.9%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (71.7%)26 (28.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wiscasset

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wiscasset
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wiscasset

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wiscasset
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children26 (32.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wiscasset

Employment by Class of Employer in Wiscasset

Among the 869 employed individuals in Wiscasset, private company employees (545 | 62.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (156 | 17.9%), and state government employees (75 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wiscasset
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees54562.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)15617.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations657.5%
Local Government Employees283.2%
State Government Employees758.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total869100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wiscasset

According to the labor force statistics for Wiscasset, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,203), 75.8% or 912 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 28 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 12 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years276 (100.0%)16 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years42 (45.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years140 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years161 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (75.8%)28 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wiscasset

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wiscasset
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total451 (72.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wiscasset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wiscasset are Management (206 | 23.3%), Business & Financial (43 | 4.9%), Community & Social Service (43 | 4.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (29 | 3.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (14 | 1.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wiscasset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wiscasset, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (44.8%), and Community & Social Service (30.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wiscasset
OccupationMaleFemale
Management43 (20.9%)163 (79.1%)
Business & Financial43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 13 (30.2%)30 (69.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)99 (32.7%)204 (67.3%)
Total (Overall)381 (43.1%)503 (56.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wiscasset are Security & Protection (59 | 6.7%), Law Enforcement (59 | 6.7%), Personal Care & Service (28 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (15 | 1.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (13 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Wiscasset

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Wiscasset
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)381 (43.1%)503 (56.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wiscasset are Sales & Related (117 | 13.2%), and Office & Administration (41 | 4.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wiscasset

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wiscasset
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)381 (43.1%)503 (56.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wiscasset are Construction & Extraction (282 | 31.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wiscasset

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wiscasset
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)282 (96.3%)11 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)381 (43.1%)503 (56.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wiscasset are , and Production (15 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wiscasset

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wiscasset
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)381 (43.1%)503 (56.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wiscasset

Employment Industries in Wiscasset

The major employment industries in Wiscasset include Construction (283 | 32.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (219 | 24.8%), Public Administration (73 | 8.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (54 | 6.1%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (46 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Wiscasset

Employment Industries by Sex in Wiscasset

The Wiscasset industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (59.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wiscasset
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Finance & Insurance43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)219 (100.0%)
Public Administration14 (19.2%)59 (80.8%)
Total381 (43.1%)503 (56.9%)

Education in Wiscasset

School Enrollment in Wiscasset

The most common levels of schooling among the 138 students in Wiscasset are elementary school (76 | 55.1%), college / undergraduate (31 | 22.5%), and middle school (17 | 12.3%).
School Enrollment in Wiscasset
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School7655.1%
Middle School1712.3%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate3122.5%
Graduate / Professional1410.1%
Total138100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wiscasset

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wiscasset
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wiscasset

Psychology (73 | 17.9%), liberal arts & history (61 | 14.9%), communications (56 | 13.7%), literature & languages (43 | 10.5%), and education (40 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 408 individuals in Wiscasset who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wiscasset
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural399.6%
Physical & Health Sciences153.7%
Psychology7317.9%
Social Sciences143.4%
Engineering286.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology399.6%
Business00.0%
Education409.8%
Literature & Languages4310.5%
Liberal Arts & History6114.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications5613.7%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total408100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Wiscasset

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Wiscasset is high school diploma, with 114 individuals or 87.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have less than 9th grade, with 103 individuals or 70.6%.
Education By Age Bracket in Wiscasset: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)103 (70.6%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma114 (87.7%)0 (0.0%)
Some College / No Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Associate's Degree16 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)43 (29.4%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Wiscasset is 9th to 12th grade, with 50 individuals or 53.2% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 28 individuals or 52.8%.
Education By Age Bracket in Wiscasset: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade50 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)28 (52.8%)
Some College / No Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Associate's Degree28 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (17.0%)25 (47.2%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Wiscasset is high school diploma, with 82 individuals or 58.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have less than 9th grade, with 51 individuals or 100.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Wiscasset: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma82 (58.6%)0 (0.0%)
Some College / No Degree15 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree43 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Wiscasset is 9th to 12th grade, with 53 individuals or 57.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 132 individuals or 70.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Wiscasset: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade53 (57.0%)14 (7.4%)
High School Diploma13 (14.0%)132 (70.2%)
Some College / No Degree0 (0.0%)15 (8.0%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)13 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree27 (29.0%)14 (7.4%)
Total93 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Wiscasset is bachelor's degree, with 27 individuals or 40.3% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have graduate degree, with 73 individuals or 31.9%.
Education By Age Bracket in Wiscasset: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (19.4%)70 (30.6%)
Some College / No Degree0 (0.0%)14 (6.1%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree27 (40.3%)72 (31.4%)
Graduate Degree27 (40.3%)73 (31.9%)
Total67 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Wiscasset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wiscasset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wiscasset
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle89 (23.4%)116 (23.8%)
2 Vehicles68 (17.8%)84 (17.2%)
3 Vehicles212 (55.6%)288 (59.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total381 (100.0%)488 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wiscasset

Commute Time in Wiscasset
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes26134.6%
5 to 9 Minutes11315.0%
10 to 14 Minutes14519.2%
15 to 19 Minutes273.6%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes273.6%
30 to 34 Minutes709.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes293.8%
60 to 89 Minutes8210.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Wiscasset

Commute Time by Sex in Wiscasset
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)261 (59.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes40 (12.8%)73 (16.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes145 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)27 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)27 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes31 (9.9%)39 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (4.5%)15 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes82 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wiscasset

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wiscasset
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)103 (23.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM82 (26.3%)41 (9.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16 (5.1%)94 (21.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM172 (55.1%)42 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)15 (3.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM30 (9.6%)14 (3.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (3.8%)16 (3.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)103 (23.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total312 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Ownership in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Ownership in Wiscasset
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32553.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28546.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units610100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Household Size in Wiscasset
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26242.9%
2-Person Household17528.7%
3-Person Household569.2%
4+ Person Household11719.2%
Total Housing Units610100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wiscasset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household145 (55.3%)117 (44.7%)
2-Person Household125 (71.4%)50 (28.6%)
3-Person Household41 (73.2%)15 (26.8%)
4+ Person Household14 (12.0%)103 (88.0%)
Total Housing Units325 (53.3%)285 (46.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wiscasset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
High School Diploma56 (28.0%)144 (72.0%)
College/Associate Degree42 (47.7%)46 (52.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher227 (88.0%)31 (12.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wiscasset
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12420.3%
35 to 44 Years589.5%
45 to 54 Years13121.5%
55 to 64 Years559.0%
65 to 74 Years19031.1%
75 to 84 Years528.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total610100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Wiscasset
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years42 (33.9%)82 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years43 (74.1%)15 (25.9%)
45 to 54 Years13 (9.9%)118 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years41 (74.6%)14 (25.5%)
65 to 74 Years134 (70.5%)56 (29.5%)
75 to 84 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and Over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (53.3%)285 (46.7%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Wiscasset

Households by Occupants per Room in Wiscasset
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)
1.01 to 1.500 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Wiscasset
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later0 (0.0%)29 (10.2%)
2015 to 2016103 (31.7%)112 (39.3%)
2010 to 201428 (8.6%)144 (50.5%)
2000 to 200953 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
1990 to 19990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1989 or earlier141 (43.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Wiscasset

Median Income by Occupancy in Wiscasset

Median Income by Occupancy in Wiscasset
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied325 (53.3%)$63,661
Renter-Occupied285 (46.7%)$0
Average610 (100.0%)$59,483

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wiscasset

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wiscasset
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)16 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (4.3%)50 (17.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (3.7%)29 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (8.9%)56 (19.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)16 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999101 (31.1%)15 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99972 (22.2%)103 (36.1%)
$150,000 or more28 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Wiscasset

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Wiscasset

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Wiscasset

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$63,661$945 x 12mo (17.8%)
Renter-Occupied$0$848 x 12mo (0.0%)
Average$59,483$903 x 12mo (18.2%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wiscasset

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wiscasset
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30015 (4.6%)64 (22.5%)
$300 to $49981 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79912 (3.7%)56 (19.7%)
$800 to $99987 (26.8%)47 (16.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49927 (8.3%)15 (5.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99989 (27.4%)103 (36.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99914 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)50 (52.6%)
30 percent or more26 (100.0%)45 (47.4%)
Total26 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent15 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent28 (65.1%)41 (73.2%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)15 (26.8%)
Total43 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent42 (41.6%)15 (100.0%)
20 to 29 percent59 (58.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent98 (63.2%)103 (100.0%)
20 to 29 percent14 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more43 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wiscasset

Housing Structures in Wiscasset

Housing Structures in Wiscasset
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached30950.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments467.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24139.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments142.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total610100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wiscasset

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wiscasset
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached279 (90.3%)30 (9.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)241 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (53.3%)285 (46.7%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Wiscasset

Housing Structures by Year Built in Wiscasset
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 201300.0%
2000 to 20096610.8%
1980 to 199917428.5%
1960 to 197915625.6%
1940 to 1959437.0%
1939 or earlier17128.0%
Total610100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Wiscasset

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Wiscasset
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 20130 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2000 to 20090 (0.0%)66 (23.2%)
1980 to 199925 (7.7%)149 (52.3%)
1960 to 1979156 (48.0%)0 (0.0%)
1940 to 195928 (8.6%)15 (5.3%)
1939 or earlier116 (35.7%)55 (19.3%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wiscasset

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wiscasset
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)56 (19.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)30 (10.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms57 (17.5%)66 (23.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms196 (60.3%)133 (46.7%)
8 or more Rooms72 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wiscasset

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wiscasset
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)15 (5.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43 (13.2%)144 (50.5%)
Electricity13 (4.0%)16 (5.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene182 (56.0%)96 (33.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels28 (8.6%)14 (4.9%)
No Fuel Used59 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wiscasset

Household Vehicle Usage in Wiscasset
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (3.7%)14 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle145 (44.6%)153 (53.7%)
2 Vehicles96 (29.5%)15 (5.3%)
3 or more Vehicles72 (22.2%)103 (36.1%)
Total325 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wiscasset

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wiscasset

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units108217
Median Property Value$198,200$239,800
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$438$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,929$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99996 (88.9%)174 (80.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)43 (19.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total108 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (11.1%)87 (40.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (12.0%)43 (19.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)59 (27.2%)
Total108 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (100.0%)1,402 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent15 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent28 (65.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent14 (100.0%)87 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)28 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)59 (0.0%)
Total14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Wiscasset: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent25 (100.0%)130 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)73 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)14 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wiscasset

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wiscasset
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x25 (23.2%)76,250 (35,138.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)41 (18.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x14 (13.0%)133 (61.3%)
4.0x or more69 (63.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total108 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Wiscasset

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Wiscasset
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $3992825.9%
$400 to $5996863.0%
$600 to $9991211.1%
$1,000 to $1,29900.0%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more00.0%
Total108100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Wiscasset

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Wiscasset
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $79900.0%
$800 to $99900.0%
$1,000 to $1,4998740.1%
$1,500 to $1,9992712.4%
$2,000 to $2,4998941.0%
$2,500 to $2,99900.0%
$3,000 or more146.5%
Total217100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wiscasset
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total108 (100.0%)217 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wiscasset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiscasset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years93 (88.6%)12 (11.4%)
19 to 25 Years303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years92 (76.7%)28 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years125 (65.4%)66 (34.5%)
45 to 54 Years43 (29.4%)103 (70.6%)
55 to 64 Years135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,109 (84.1%)209 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wiscasset

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wiscasset
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen93 (88.6%)12 (11.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wiscasset

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wiscasset
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000161 (70.9%)66 (29.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999154 (79.4%)40 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99968 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over625 (85.9%)103 (14.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiscasset

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years76 (72.4%)17 (16.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)303 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years50 (41.7%)42 (35.0%)
35 to 44 Years82 (42.9%)43 (22.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)43 (29.4%)
55 to 64 Years67 (49.6%)68 (50.4%)
65 to 74 Years205 (100.0%)134 (65.4%)
75 Years and over91 (100.0%)64 (70.3%)
Total571 (43.3%)736 (55.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wiscasset

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wiscasset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years164 (73.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (28.3%)65 (27.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wiscasset

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wiscasset: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (5.6%)14 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wiscasset: <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%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wiscasset: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years164 (73.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (22.8%)51 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wiscasset: <span>Ambulatory 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 Years53 (22.8%)51 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wiscasset: <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 Years53 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Wiscasset

Computing Device Access in Wiscasset

Computing Device Access in Wiscasset
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop49380.8%
Smartphone49881.6%
Tablet34456.4%
No Computing Device142.3%
Total610100.0%

Internet Access in Wiscasset

Internet Access in Wiscasset
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home34256.1%
Cellular Data Only304.9%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet19532.0%
Total610100.0%