Town · Maine
Edgecomb, Maine
Edgecomb, town, in Lincoln County, Maine. Edgecomb had 1,214 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,188 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,251 (±281). GEOID 2301522675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,214
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,188 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,251 ±281
Median household income
$108,750
±$17,927 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$348,400
±$35,565 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
not published
Maine: $1,139
Where is Edgecomb and what county is it in?
Edgecomb is a town in Lincoln County, Maine. It covers 18.1 square miles of land, 66 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 Edgecomb, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,214 people lived in Edgecomb on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,188 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,251 (±281).
| Measure | Edgecomb | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,251±281 | 36,099 | no clear change |
| Households | 539±105 | 16,592 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.24 | 2.13 | +0.36 |
| Housing units | 761±111 | 23,922 | no clear change |
Edgecomb's population since 2000
From 1,090 in 2000 to 1,214 in 2025: up 11.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edgecomb 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 Edgecomb?
The median resident of Edgecomb is 41.0 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Edgecomb | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±8.8 | 51.4 | −14.6 |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±4.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±7.5 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Male | 42.1%±5.3 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.6%±3.5 pts | 93.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±3.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±4.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±6.5 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8%±3.0 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.8%±7.8 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7%±4.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2%±3.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1%±2.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Edgecomb earn?
Half of Edgecomb's 539 households earn less than $108,750 a year (±$17,927), against $76,875 in Lincoln County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,088 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $38,662 after inflation.
| Measure | Edgecomb | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,750±$17,927 | $76,875 | +$38,662 |
| Mean household income | $119,870±$17,476 | $99,809 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,713±$5,464 | $45,631 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±3.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±12.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7%±5.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9%±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±4.4 pts | 89.1% | – |
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 Edgecomb?
Owners occupy 90.7% of Edgecomb's occupied homes and renters 9.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $348,400 by its owner (±$35,565).
| Measure | Edgecomb | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $348,400±$35,565 | $332,700 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.1%±28.3 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,642±$97 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.7%±6.0 pts | 82.5% | +8.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.3%±6.0 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 761±111 | 23,922 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.9%±5.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±38.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.4%±5.5 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0%±2.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8%±4.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.3%±7.8 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 Edgecomb building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Edgecomb in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 3.3 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 Edgecomb work and get to work?
69.7% of Edgecomb's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes.
| Measure | Edgecomb | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6%±8.2 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±2.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±10.5 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9%±9.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±3.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3%±6.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±5.1 | 23.3 min | no clear change |
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 Edgecomb?
No census tract lies mostly in Edgecomb; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9754Lincoln County | 3,982 | $102,625 |
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 Edgecomb) · Census block assignment files
How does Edgecomb compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edgecomb is the 6,856th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 225th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Edgecomb ranks 24th 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 | 225th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 175th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 248th | 353 |
| Median household income | 24th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 78th | 353 |
| Median home value | 89th | 352 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st | 352 |
| Median age | 281st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 353 |
| Work from home | 176th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 240th | 352 |
Edgecomb's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Edgecomb 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 Edgecomb?
23 of the 56 figures for Edgecomb 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 Edgecomb 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.