Town · Maine
Skowhegan, Maine
Skowhegan, town, in Somerset County, Maine. Skowhegan had 8,676 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,620 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,653 (±20). GEOID 2302568910.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,676
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,620 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,653 ±20
Median household income
$49,485
±$6,442 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$164,400
±$7,746 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$875
±$68 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Skowhegan and what county is it in?
Skowhegan is a town in Somerset County, Maine. It covers 58.8 square miles of land, 146 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Skowhegan: Skowhegan (CDP, 6,404 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Skowhegan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,676 people lived in Skowhegan on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,620 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,653 (±20).
| Measure | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,653±20 | 50,959 | +393 |
| Households | 4,074±246 | 23,209 | +400 |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.12 | 2.16 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,298±266 | 30,137 | no clear change |
Skowhegan's population since 2000
From 8,824 in 2000 to 8,676 in 2025: down 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan?
The median resident of Skowhegan is 42.6 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.9%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±5.2 | 47.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±3.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4%±3.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Male | 50.4%±3.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7%±1.4 pts | 93.8% | +2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | −1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4%±3.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±3.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±1.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±3.8 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3%±3.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Skowhegan earn?
Half of Skowhegan's 4,074 households earn less than $49,485 a year (±$6,442), against $58,179 in Somerset County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $54,815 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,485±$6,442 | $58,179 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,517±$5,405 | $76,305 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,275±$2,653 | $34,433 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2%±3.1 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±7.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.3%±4.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±3.4 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8%±4.1 pts | 86.3% | – |
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 Skowhegan?
Owners occupy 65.9% of Skowhegan's occupied homes and renters 34.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 by its owner (±$7,746). The median renter pays $875 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,400±$7,746 | $166,900 | +$18,809 |
| Median gross rent | $875±$68 | $910 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9%±11.5 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,238±$96 | $1,299 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.9%±4.9 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.1%±4.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,298±266 | 30,137 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.3%±4.6 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0%±3.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8%±4.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.0%±3.4 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 do people in Skowhegan work and get to work?
71.1% of Skowhegan's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5%±4.6 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.1%±6.8 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.6%±5.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 5.1%±2.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±4.1 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min±2.8 | 28.0 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 Skowhegan?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Skowhegan (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,562 (Tract 9667.01) to $56,192 (Tract 9666.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9666.02Somerset County | 2,501 | $56,192 |
| Tract 9667.01Somerset County | 2,344 | $47,562 |
| Tract 9666.01Somerset County | 1,967 | $51,333 |
| Tract 9667.02Somerset County | 1,841 | $49,313 |
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 Skowhegan) · Census block assignment files
How does Skowhegan compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Skowhegan is the 1,440th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 19th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Skowhegan ranks 323rd 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 | 19th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 222nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 149th | 353 |
| Median household income | 323rd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 309th | 353 |
| Median home value | 286th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 230th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 273rd | 352 |
| Median age | 246th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 301st | 353 |
| Work from home | 246th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 191st | 352 |
Skowhegan's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan?
11 of the 57 figures for Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan 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.