Town · Maine
Northport, Maine
Northport, town, in Waldo County, Maine. Northport had 1,640 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,550 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,621 (±210). GEOID 2302752845.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,640
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,550 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,621 ±210
Median household income
$73,523
±$8,218 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$343,400
±$35,522 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,088
±$299 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Northport and what county is it in?
Northport is a town in Waldo County, Maine. It covers 23.8 square miles of land, 65 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 Northport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,640 people lived in Northport on July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,550 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,621 (±210).
| Measure | Northport | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,621±210 | 40,192 | no clear change |
| Households | 772±105 | 17,470 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.10±0.14 | 2.25 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 1,112±123 | 22,252 | −208 |
Northport's population since 2000
From 1,331 in 2000 to 1,640 in 2025: up 23.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Northport 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 Northport?
The median resident of Northport is 56.6 years old; 13.9% are under 18 and 39.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northport | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.6±3.8 | 47.4 | +9.4 |
| Under 18 years | 13.9%±3.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 39.2%±6.1 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Male | 48.7%±3.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.7%±3.7 pts | 92.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±3.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±1.9 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7%±3.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±4.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | −6.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±2.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.4%±7.0 pts | 34.4% | +12.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.6%±4.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1%±4.0 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0%±3.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Northport earn?
Half of Northport's 772 households earn less than $73,523 a year (±$8,218), against $72,782 in Waldo County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $82,340 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northport | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,523±$8,218 | $72,782 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,524±$14,744 | $91,541 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,357±$6,101 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9%±3.3 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.4%±3.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±6.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±1.5 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1%±1.8 pts | 89.5% | – |
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 Northport?
Owners occupy 87.6% of Northport's occupied homes and renters 12.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,400 by its owner (±$35,522). The median renter pays $1,088 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Northport | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $343,400±$35,522 | $257,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,088±$299 | $1,021 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9%±34.7 pts | 33.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,019±$411 | $1,542 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.6%±5.7 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.4%±5.7 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,112±123 | 22,252 | −208 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±4.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.9%±5.3 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.8%±5.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7%±4.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.9%±5.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8%±2.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
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 Northport building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Northport in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 5.5 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 Northport work and get to work?
72.9% of Northport's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Northport | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.9%±6.2 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.8 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.9%±7.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±4.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2%±5.5 pts | 15.6% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min±3.5 | 26.6 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 Northport?
No census tract lies mostly in Northport; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 440Waldo County | 4,653 | $80,853 |
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 Northport) · Census block assignment files
How does Northport compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Northport is the 5,628th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 175th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Northport ranks 162nd 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 | 175th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 49th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 251st | 353 |
| Median household income | 162nd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 89th | 353 |
| Median home value | 92nd | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 236th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th | 352 |
| Median age | 30th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 100th | 353 |
| Work from home | 139th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 177th | 352 |
Northport's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Northport 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 Northport?
17 of the 57 figures for Northport 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 Northport 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.