North Anson, Maine Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 445, North Anson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Anson is a small community located in Maine, within Somerset County. The total population is 445. It ranks as the 140th most populous out of 155 Census-designated places in Maine.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Anson is 51.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. Only 3.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Anson is $60,298. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $143,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $296,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, North Anson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Anson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents.

Education

3.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Anson, Maine is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maine state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 155 Census-designated places in Maine. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.