Town · Maine
Dedham, Maine
Dedham, town, in Hancock County, Maine. Dedham had 1,673 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,648 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,656 (±178). GEOID 2300916935.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,673
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,648 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,656 ±178
Median household income
$111,442
±$17,770 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$356,400
±$33,073 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,422
±$607 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Dedham and what county is it in?
Dedham is a town in Hancock County, Maine. It covers 39.3 square miles of land, 42 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dedham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,673 people lived in Dedham on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,648 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,656 (±178).
| Measure | Dedham | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,656±178 | 56,460 | no clear change |
| Households | 643±81 | 25,572 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.18 | 2.14 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,162±105 | 40,765 | no clear change |
Dedham's population since 2000
From 1,422 in 2000 to 1,673 in 2025: up 17.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dedham as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dedham?
The median resident of Dedham is 46.5 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.6%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dedham | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±2.2 | 49.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±3.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±3.4 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Male | 47.1%±3.6 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.8%±5.6 pts | 92.6% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±3.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6%±5.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±2.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±3.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5%±1.5 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8%±1.8 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.5%±5.6 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.7%±4.9 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.2%±1.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dedham earn?
Half of Dedham's 643 households earn less than $111,442 a year (±$17,770), against $72,744 in Hancock County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $91,863 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dedham | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,442±$17,770 | $72,744 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $167,068±$30,234 | $97,122 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,648±$12,297 | $44,241 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0%±5.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.4%±12.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±3.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.5%±0.9 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.7%±1.6 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dedham?
Owners occupy 95.5% of Dedham's occupied homes and renters 4.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,400 by its owner (±$33,073). The median renter pays $1,422 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Dedham | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,400±$33,073 | $310,400 | +$92,047 |
| Median gross rent | $1,422±$607 | $1,061 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.0%±20.2 pts | 39.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,990±$335 | $1,673 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.5%±1.8 pts | 78.5% | +6.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,162±105 | 40,765 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±50.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.4%±2.7 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8%±2.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±2.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.0%±3.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.3%±5.0 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2%±2.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dedham building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Dedham in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 3.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dedham work and get to work?
82.9% of Dedham's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes.
| Measure | Dedham | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±5.7 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±2.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9%±6.1 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±3.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±4.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±3.2 | 25.4 min | +5.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dedham?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dedham (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9652Hancock County | 2,361 | $106,094 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dedham) · Census block assignment files
How does Dedham compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dedham is the 5,542nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 167th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Dedham ranks 21st of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 167th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 204th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 301st | 353 |
| Median household income | 21st | 349 |
| Per capita income | 16th | 353 |
| Median home value | 84th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 46th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 174th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th | 352 |
| Median age | 174th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th | 353 |
| Work from home | 228th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 90th | 352 |
Dedham's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Dedham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dedham?
18 of the 57 figures for Dedham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dedham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.