Town · Maine
Hodgdon, Maine
Hodgdon, town, in Aroostook County, Maine. Hodgdon had 1,296 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,290 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,428 (±186). GEOID 2300333385.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,296
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,290 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,428 ±186
Median household income
$54,519
±$10,516 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$159,300
±$24,720 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$695
±$426 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Hodgdon and what county is it in?
Hodgdon is a town in Aroostook County, Maine. It covers 39.8 square miles of land, 32 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 Hodgdon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,296 people lived in Hodgdon on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,290 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,428 (±186).
| Measure | Hodgdon | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,428±186 | 67,058 | no clear change |
| Households | 594±86 | 29,932 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.23 | 2.18 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 650±95 | 38,450 | no clear change |
Hodgdon's population since 2000
From 1,240 in 2000 to 1,296 in 2025: up 4.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon?
The median resident of Hodgdon is 42.2 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hodgdon | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±6.2 | 48.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4%±4.9 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±4.9 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Male | 49.2%±4.0 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±3.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±3.9 pts | 92.5% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±2.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0%±5.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±3.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±4.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1%±6.7 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±4.5 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4%±4.8 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±2.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.5%±1.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Hodgdon earn?
Half of Hodgdon's 594 households earn less than $54,519 a year (±$10,516), against $56,700 in Aroostook County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $68,265 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hodgdon | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,519±$10,516 | $56,700 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,326±$14,259 | $77,175 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,486±$4,903 | $34,879 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1%±5.5 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4%±10.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±7.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.4%±7.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2%±8.1 pts | 84.3% | – |
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 Hodgdon?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Hodgdon's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 by its owner (±$24,720). The median renter pays $695 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hodgdon | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,300±$24,720 | $149,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $695±$426 | $784 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±29.9 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,129±$109 | $1,196 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8%±7.2 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2%±7.2 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 650±95 | 38,450 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±25.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±8.1 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±8.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2%±4.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.5%±6.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3%±5.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
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 Hodgdon building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hodgdon in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Hodgdon work and get to work?
79.5% of Hodgdon's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.8 minutes.
| Measure | Hodgdon | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2%±6.3 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±6.0 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±3.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±2.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±3.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.8 min±2.1 | 18.3 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 Hodgdon?
No census tract lies mostly in Hodgdon; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9529Aroostook County | 3,401 | $53,446 |
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 Hodgdon) · Census block assignment files
How does Hodgdon compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hodgdon is the 6,549th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 210th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Hodgdon ranks 300th 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 | 210th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 230th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 329th | 353 |
| Median household income | 300th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 307th | 353 |
| Median home value | 302nd | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 272nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 123rd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 326th | 352 |
| Median age | 255th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 128th | 353 |
| Work from home | 256th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 331st | 352 |
Hodgdon's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon?
16 of the 57 figures for Hodgdon 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 Hodgdon 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.