Demographics & People — Skowhegan, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,638 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,700 |
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| Median Age | 42.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,093 |
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| Family Households | 1,686 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0807 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,357 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 42 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 1,699 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,425 |
| Irish | 885 |
| Other groups | 738 |
| French (except Basque) | 635 |
| French Canadian | 564 |
| Scottish | 491 |
| American | 489 |
| Italian | 311 |
| German | 249 |
Language
| English Only | 5,883 |
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| Spanish | 62 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,115 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 693 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,141 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Skowhegan, Maine.
