Town · Maine
Wiscasset, Maine
Wiscasset, town, in Lincoln County, Maine. Wiscasset had 3,998 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,742 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,874 (±17). GEOID 2301587075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,998
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,742 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,874 ±17
Median household income
$71,118
±$37,473 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$325,200
±$26,421 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,518
±$485 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Wiscasset and what county is it in?
Wiscasset is a town in Lincoln County, Maine. It covers 24.6 square miles of land, 152 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Wiscasset: Wiscasset (CDP, 1,232 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wiscasset, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,998 people lived in Wiscasset on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,742 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,874 (±17).
| Measure | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,874±17 | 36,099 | +177 |
| Households | 1,853±188 | 16,592 | +286 |
| Average household size | 1.97±0.20 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,928±194 | 23,922 | no clear change |
Wiscasset's population since 2000
From 3,603 in 2000 to 3,998 in 2025: up 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wiscasset 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 Wiscasset?
The median resident of Wiscasset is 48.8 years old; 13.8% are under 18 and 28.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.6%.
| Measure | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±6.3 | 51.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.8%±2.9 pts | 16.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.0%±6.1 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Male | 55.8%±4.9 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±3.7 pts | 93.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±1.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.0%±6.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9%±6.8 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±2.2 pts | 6.6% | −7.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±5.1 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.5%±10.4 pts | 40.2% | +15.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3%±5.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9%±3.2 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Wiscasset earn?
Half of Wiscasset's 1,853 households earn less than $71,118 a year (±$37,473), against $76,875 in Lincoln County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $63,633 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,118±$37,473 | $76,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,662±$9,877 | $99,809 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,713±$5,684 | $45,631 | +$8,241 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7%±3.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±5.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±7.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±2.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5%±2.6 pts | 89.1% | – |
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 Wiscasset?
Owners occupy 82.8% of Wiscasset's occupied homes and renters 17.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $325,200 by its owner (±$26,421). The median renter pays $1,518 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,200±$26,421 | $332,700 | +$101,460 |
| Median gross rent | $1,518±$485 | $1,055 | +$617 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.2%±18.0 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,776±$201 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.8%±7.6 pts | 82.5% | +21.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.2%±7.6 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,928±194 | 23,922 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±3.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7%±8.7 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.9%±7.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3%±3.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.8%±7.2 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 Wiscasset building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Wiscasset in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 4.5 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 Wiscasset work and get to work?
62.4% of Wiscasset's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6%±7.6 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.4%±10.5 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.1%±9.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.4%±10.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min±3.9 | 23.3 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 Wiscasset?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wiscasset (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9755Lincoln County | 6,354 | $80,000 |
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 Wiscasset) · Census block assignment files
How does Wiscasset compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wiscasset is the 2,813th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 69th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Wiscasset ranks 175th 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 | 69th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 39th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 145th | 353 |
| Median household income | 175th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 144th | 353 |
| Median home value | 108th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 301 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 118th | 352 |
| Median age | 135th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 154th | 353 |
| Work from home | 55th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 177th | 352 |
Wiscasset's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Wiscasset 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 Wiscasset?
22 of the 57 figures for Wiscasset 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 Wiscasset 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.