Town · Maine
Madawaska, Maine
Madawaska, town, in Aroostook County, Maine. Madawaska had 3,846 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,867 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,853 (±16). GEOID 2300342520.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,846
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,867 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,853 ±16
Median household income
$56,818
±$8,780 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$156,300
±$15,324 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$635
±$148 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Madawaska and what county is it in?
Madawaska is a town in Aroostook County, Maine. It covers 55.6 square miles of land, 70 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Madawaska: Madawaska (CDP, 2,797 in 2020).
Madawaska is the same area as Census Tract 9503 of Aroostook County: the tract's figures are Madawaska's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madawaska, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,846 people lived in Madawaska on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Maine grew 3.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,867 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,853 (±16).
| Measure | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,853±16 | 67,058 | +79 |
| Households | 1,838±167 | 29,932 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.03±0.18 | 2.18 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,337±201 | 38,450 | no clear change |
Madawaska's population since 2000
From 4,534 in 2000 to 3,846 in 2025: down 15.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madawaska 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 Madawaska?
The median resident of Madawaska is 52.6 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 28.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.4%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.6±4.1 | 48.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±4.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.8%±4.3 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Male | 52.2%±4.1 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0%±3.3 pts | 92.5% | −8.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±2.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.3%±3.5 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.3%±8.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.2%±3.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 23.3%±6.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±3.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±2.2 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3%±5.9 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±5.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5%±4.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±2.6 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 Madawaska earn?
Half of Madawaska's 1,838 households earn less than $56,818 a year (±$8,780), against $56,700 in Aroostook County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,593 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,225 after inflation. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,818±$8,780 | $56,700 | +$12,225 |
| Mean household income | $60,593±$9,124 | $77,175 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,244±$3,136 | $34,879 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0%±5.8 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.5%±2.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±9.8 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.9%±6.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.3%±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 Madawaska?
Owners occupy 67.7% of Madawaska's occupied homes and renters 32.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 by its owner (±$15,324). The median renter pays $635 a month including utilities, and 56.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,300±$15,324 | $149,700 | +$27,200 |
| Median gross rent | $635±$148 | $784 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.5%±19.1 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,160±$69 | $1,196 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.7%±8.2 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.3%±8.2 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,337±201 | 38,450 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±5.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.3%±7.4 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±3.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4%±3.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.1%±6.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.2%±9.6 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 Madawaska building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Madawaska in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.5 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 Madawaska work and get to work?
78.2% of Madawaska's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.5 minutes.
| Measure | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.7%±7.6 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4%±7.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±12.6 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.1%±13.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7%±3.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.5 min±2.3 | 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 Madawaska?
1 census tract lies mostly in Madawaska (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Aroostook County | 3,853 | $56,818 |
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 Madawaska) · Census block assignment files
How does Madawaska compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madawaska is the 2,907th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 74th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Madawaska ranks 279th 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 | 74th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 254th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 243rd | 353 |
| Median household income | 279th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 310th | 353 |
| Median home value | 308th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 281st | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 110th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 259th | 352 |
| Median age | 75th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 289th | 353 |
| Work from home | 271st | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 348th | 352 |
Madawaska's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Madawaska 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 Madawaska?
17 of the 57 figures for Madawaska 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 Madawaska 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.