Mechanic Falls, ME

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    2024 Population
    1,991
    US Senator
    Susan Collins
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Angus King
    Independent Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.9
    10.9% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13%
    0.0283% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,384
    7.54% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $244,300
    23.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    921
    4.26% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Mechanic Falls, 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.

    99.3% of the residents in Mechanic Falls, ME are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Mechanic Falls, ME was $244,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

    Most people in Mechanic Falls, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mechanic Falls, ME was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMaineAndroscoggin County, MELewiston-Auburn, MEAndroscoggin County PUMA, ME

    Population & Diversity

    Mechanic Falls, ME is home to a population of 1.99k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.51% of Mechanic Falls, ME residents were born outside of the country (30 people).

    In 2024, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.8k people) in Mechanic Falls, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 153 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 35 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Mechanic Falls, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mechanic Falls, ME was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mechanic Falls, ME
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.8k ± 501
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      153 ± 192
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      35 ± 54

    In 2024, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.8k people) in Mechanic Falls, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 153 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 35 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      10,285 ± 2,481 people
    2. China
      2,950 ± 1,332 people
    3. Other Africa, not specified
      2,714 ± 1,278 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 10,285 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,950 and Other Africa, not specified with 2,714.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.51%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    30 people
    1.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    27 people

    As of 2024, 1.51% of Mechanic Falls, ME residents (30 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 Mechanic Falls, ME was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      31 ± 49
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      29 ± 34

    Mechanic Falls, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    84.2% of the population of Mechanic Falls, ME has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 7.44% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 11.3% between 18 and 34 years, 49.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    15.8%
    Uninsured
    36.5%
    Employer Coverage
    24.6%
    Medicaid
    15.6%
    Medicare
    7.44%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mechanic Falls, ME declined by 42.9% from 27.6% to 15.8%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Mechanic Falls, ME employs 921 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mechanic Falls, ME were Educational Services (168 people), Retail Trade (151 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (127 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($90,636), Retail Trade ($48,917), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,987).

    Employment

    Occupations

    921
    2024 Value
    ± 285
    −4.26%
    1 Year decline
    ± 43.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mechanic Falls, ME declined at a rate of −4.26%, from 962 employees to 921 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mechanic Falls, ME, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (161 people), Transportation Occupations (154 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (121 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mechanic Falls, ME.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    921
    2024 Value
    ± 285
    −4.26%
    1 Year decline
    ± 43.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mechanic Falls, ME declined at a rate of −4.26%, from 962 employees to 921 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mechanic Falls, ME, are Educational Services (168 people), Retail Trade (151 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (127 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mechanic Falls, ME, though some of these residents may live in Mechanic Falls, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,611
    Median earning men ± $10,118
    $32,500
    Median earning women ± $15,019

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($70,230), Wholesale Trade ($39,295), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($7,379).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,882).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (52.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Maine

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    Susan Collins
    Senator from Maine2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Angus King
    Senator from Maine1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mechanic Falls, ME was $244,300 in 2024, which is 0.734 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $197,700 to $244,300, a 23.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Mechanic Falls, ME is 69.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mechanic Falls, ME have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mechanic Falls, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $244,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$53,831
    $571
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$208

    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 Mechanic Falls, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    69.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.4% of the housing units in Mechanic Falls, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,384
    Median Household Income
    ± $19,122
    823
    Number of Households
    ± 241

    In 2024, the median household income of the 823 households in Mechanic Falls, ME declined from $46,384 from the previous year's value of $50,169.

    The following chart displays the households in Mechanic Falls, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mechanic Falls, ME is from Maine.
    0.439
    2024 Wage GINI in Maine
    0.439
    2023 Wage GINI in Maine

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.15% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
    2. Walked (10.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.41%)

    In 2024, 80.8% of workers in Mechanic Falls, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (6.41%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    25.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mechanic Falls, ME have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mechanic Falls, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mechanic Falls, ME (236 out of 1.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

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

    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.

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