Town · Maine
Gouldsboro, Maine
Gouldsboro, town, in Hancock County, Maine. Gouldsboro had 1,769 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,703 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,615 (±244). GEOID 2300928450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,769
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,703 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,615 ±244
Median household income
$60,873
±$7,216 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$276,800
±$51,226 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,298
±$507 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Gouldsboro and what county is it in?
Gouldsboro is a town in Hancock County, Maine. It covers 46.3 square miles of land, 37 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 Gouldsboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,769 people lived in Gouldsboro on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,703 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,615 (±244).
| Measure | Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,615±244 | 56,460 | no clear change |
| Households | 822±116 | 25,572 | +142 |
| Average household size | 1.96±0.20 | 2.14 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 1,376±128 | 40,765 | no clear change |
Gouldsboro's population since 2000
From 1,941 in 2000 to 1,769 in 2025: down 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gouldsboro 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 Gouldsboro?
The median resident of Gouldsboro is 60.2 years old; 12.9% are under 18 and 38.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.3%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.2±5.2 | 49.0 | +8.2 |
| Under 18 years | 12.9%±5.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 38.8%±7.6 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Male | 46.0%±5.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.8%±1.8 pts | 92.6% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9%±3.8 pts | 3.3% | +4.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±3.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.2%±5.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6%±6.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.0%±8.3 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3%±2.1 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.4%±8.1 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8%±5.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±5.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8%±4.6 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 Gouldsboro earn?
Half of Gouldsboro's 822 households earn less than $60,873 a year (±$7,216), against $72,744 in Hancock County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $74,489 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,873±$7,216 | $72,744 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,512±$9,107 | $97,122 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,358±$5,450 | $44,241 | −$17,089 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2%±4.2 pts | 9.9% | −10.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3%±5.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5%±3.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±3.2 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±4.7 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 Gouldsboro?
Owners occupy 82.7% of Gouldsboro's occupied homes and renters 17.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $276,800 by its owner (±$51,226). The median renter pays $1,298 a month including utilities, and 56.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $276,800±$51,226 | $310,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,298±$507 | $1,061 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.9%±29.1 pts | 39.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,229±$500 | $1,673 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.7%±8.0 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.3%±8.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,376±128 | 40,765 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0%±4.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.0%±24.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.8%±5.8 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.8%±4.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0%±5.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.7%±5.1 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5%±1.6 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 Gouldsboro building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Gouldsboro in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 15.3 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 Gouldsboro work and get to work?
70.5% of Gouldsboro's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.9 minutes.
| Measure | Gouldsboro | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7%±7.3 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5%±12.4 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0%±10.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±8.0 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.9 min±8.8 | 25.4 min | +13.0 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 Gouldsboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Gouldsboro, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9658Hancock County | 2,108 | $62,044 |
| Tract 9900Hancock County | 0 | not published |
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 Gouldsboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Gouldsboro compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gouldsboro is the 5,332nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 159th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Gouldsboro ranks 244th 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 | 159th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 121st | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 317th | 353 |
| Median household income | 244th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 208th | 353 |
| Median home value | 151st | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 70th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 207th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 171st | 352 |
| Median age | 14th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 156th | 353 |
| Work from home | 133rd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 23rd | 352 |
Gouldsboro's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Gouldsboro 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 Gouldsboro?
18 of the 57 figures for Gouldsboro 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 Gouldsboro 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.