Castine, ME

Census Place

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2024 Population

996

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2024 Median Age

20.4

0.488% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

0.716%

4.53% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$168,516

17.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$798,800

21.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

460

3.14% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Castine, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Castine, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Castine, ME are Maine Maritime Academy (137 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Castine, ME was $798,800, and the homeownership rate was 90.2%.

Most people in Castine, ME walked to work, and the average commute time was 14.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Castine, ME was 2 cars per household.

United States Maine Hancock County, ME Coastal Maine Region--Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME

Population & Diversity

Castine, ME is home to a population of 996 people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.53% of Castine, ME residents were born outside of the country (75 people).

In 2024, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (851 people) in Castine, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 40 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.5% of Castine, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Castine, ME was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Castine, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Castine, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
851 ± 150
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
42 ± 52
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
40 ± 47

5.52%

Hispanic Population

55 people

5.52% of the people in Castine, ME are hispanic (55 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Castine, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
10,100 ± 2,458 people
China
2,593 ± 1,249 people
Other Africa, not specified
2,479 ± 1,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 10,100 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,593 and Other Africa, not specified with 2,479.

Foreign-Born Population

7.53%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

75 people

6.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

As of 2024, 7.53% of Castine, ME residents (75 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Castine, ME was 6.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Castine, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
19 ± 23
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
6 ± 14

Castine, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Castine, ME.

Economy

The economy of Castine, ME employs 460 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Castine, ME were Educational Services (181 people), Manufacturing (61 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($116,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,852), and Transportation & Warehousing ($55,852).

Employment

Occupations

460

2024 Value

± 165

3.14%

1 Year growth

± 47.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Castine, ME grew at a rate of 3.14%, from 446 employees to 460 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Castine, ME, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (61 people), Production Occupations (48 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Castine, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

460

2024 Value

± 165

3.14%

1 Year growth

± 47.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Castine, ME grew at a rate of 3.14%, from 446 employees to 460 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Castine, ME, are Educational Services (181 people), Manufacturing (61 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Castine, ME, though some of these residents may live in Castine, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$9,089

Median earning men ± $1,862

$9,143

Median earning women ± $2,207

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($82,566), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,852), and Manufacturing ($9,089).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($8,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Castine, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.08%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Castine, ME awarded 137 degrees. The student population of Castine, ME in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 727 male students and 186 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Castine, ME are White (105 and 77.8%), Unknown (14 and 10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 5.93%), and Asian (4 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Castine, ME by number of degrees awarded are Maine Maritime Academy (137 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Castine, ME are Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (35 and 25.5%), Power Plant Technology/Technician (30 and 21.9%), and International Business, Trade, & Commerce (27 and 19.7%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $11,474 for in-state students and $26,954 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Castine, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 913 (79.6% men and 20.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 913 students enrolled in Castine, ME, 79.6% men and 20.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 747 records, of which 18.5% were women and 81.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer
32 degrees awarded
Power Plant Technology/Technician
30 degrees awarded
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Castine, ME was Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Castine, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Maine Maritime Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

137 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maine Maritime Academy with 137 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Castine, ME, which is 3.28 times more than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 105 degrees mean that there were 7.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 14 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,474) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,272) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Castine, ME was $798,800 in 2024, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $658,200 to $798,800, a 21.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Castine, ME is 90.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Castine, ME have an average commute time of 14.1 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Castine, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$798,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$94,513

$165

Median Property Taxes

±$55

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Castine, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Castine, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.2%

Homeownership

2024

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 90.2% of the housing units in Castine, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 87.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Castine, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$168,516

Median Household Income

± $32,585

183

Number of Households

± 59

In 2024, the median household income of the 183 households in Castine, ME grew to $168,516 from the previous year's value of $143,229.

The following chart displays the households in Castine, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Castine, ME is from Maine.

0.439

2023 Wage GINI in Maine

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2023, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.449% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Walked (42%)
Drove Alone (35.3%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)

In 2024, 42% of workers in Castine, ME walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (35.3%) and those who worked at home (14.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Castine, ME have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.802% of the workforce in Castine, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Castine, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Castine, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Castine, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0.716% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Castine, ME (3 out of 419 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Castine, ME is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.5% of the population of Castine, ME has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 1.71% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 28.6% on non-group plans, and 7.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 932 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (932 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 66% were men and 34% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 44.8% between 18 and 34 years, 12.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 66% were men and 34% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.51%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

1.71%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

28.6%

Non-Group

7.63%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Castine, ME declined by 33.6% from 2.27% to 1.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Castine, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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