Town · Maine
Eliot, Maine
Eliot, town, in York County, Maine. Eliot had 7,643 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,717 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,146 (±39). GEOID 2303122955.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,643
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,717 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,146 ±39
Median household income
$101,522
±$9,660 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$498,900
±$61,594 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,948
±$471 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Eliot and what county is it in?
Eliot is a town in York County, Maine. It covers 19.8 square miles of land, 340 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Eliot: South Eliot (CDP, 3,719 in 2020).
Eliot is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Eliot is the same area as Census Tract 370 of York County: the tract's figures are Eliot's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eliot, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,643 people lived in Eliot on July 1, 2025, up 13.7% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,717 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,146 (±39).
| Measure | Eliot | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,146±39 | 216,731 | +557 |
| Households | 3,040±169 | 91,413 | +364 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.13 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,201±215 | 115,091 | no clear change |
Eliot's population since 2000
From 5,954 in 2000 to 7,643 in 2025: up 28.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eliot 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 Eliot?
The median resident of Eliot is 50.8 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eliot | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8±5.9 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3%±2.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8%±5.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 50.6%±3.2 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8%±3.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7%±4.9 pts | 90.1% | −7.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0%±3.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±4.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±2.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.4%±0.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.6%±8.3 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.4%±5.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5%±3.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±2.1 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 Eliot earn?
Half of Eliot's 3,040 households earn less than $101,522 a year (±$9,660), against $88,333 in York County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $98,252 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eliot | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,522±$9,660 | $88,333 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $134,878±$17,122 | $110,468 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,293±$7,330 | $47,536 | +$8,686 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8%±3.0 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5%±8.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±3.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2%±1.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.9%±2.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
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 Eliot?
Owners occupy 79.8% of Eliot's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $498,900 by its owner (±$61,594). The median renter pays $1,948 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Eliot | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $498,900±$61,594 | $395,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,948±$471 | $1,339 | +$803 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.1%±19.6 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,510±$236 | $1,988 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.8%±5.4 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.2%±5.4 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,201±215 | 115,091 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3%±6.4 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2%±3.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±2.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.0%±4.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.5%±8.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Eliot building?
Builders took permits for 100 new housing units in Eliot in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 13.1 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 Eliot work and get to work?
78.0% of Eliot's workers drive alone and 17.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Eliot | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1%±5.9 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±5.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.3%±2.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.4%±4.9 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±2.7 | 27.7 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 Eliot?
1 census tract lies mostly in Eliot (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 370York County | 7,146 | $101,522 |
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 Eliot) · Census block assignment files
How does Eliot compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eliot is the 1,606th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 27th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Eliot ranks 38th 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 | 27th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th | 353 |
| Median household income | 38th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 353 |
| Median home value | 27th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 8th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 255th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd | 352 |
| Median age | 100th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 201st | 353 |
| Work from home | 112th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 234th | 352 |
Eliot's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Eliot 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 Eliot?
18 of the 57 figures for Eliot 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 Eliot 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.