Population 666 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cherryfield
Household size in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.94 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Cherryfield is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.30, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.4 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.1 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Cherryfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cherryfield: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cherryfield
Renters in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Cherryfield rent their homes (29.9%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in Maine as a whole (25.7%). About two-thirds of owners (65.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 31.2% of the housing in Cherryfield, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Cherryfield are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $569 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $633 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $572 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $457 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$112 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cherryfield costs $457 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cherryfield
Bachelor's degrees in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cherryfield: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Cherryfield never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cherryfield
| Period | Cherryfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Cherryfield: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cherryfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryfield | 1.98 | 56.4 | 4.8% | 29.9% | 31.2% | 1978 | $457 | 22.0% | 87.6% | 6.5% |
| Harrington | 2.11 | 50.0 | 9.4% | 19.3% | 32.2% | 1981 | $793 | 24.9% | 84.6% | 5.8% |
| West Harrington | 2.16 | 49.5 | 10.2% | 16.3% | 37.7% | 1980 | $780 | 26.5% | 84.3% | 6.9% |
| Milbridge | 2.20 | 50.3 | 10.8% | 15.6% | 41.3% | 1974 | $611 | 24.3% | 89.1% | 9.8% |
| Steuben | 2.17 | 46.3 | 12.3% | 13.9% | 36.4% | 1980 | $682 | 21.7% | 89.2% | 4.3% |
| Marshville | 2.11 | 50.6 | 9.5% | 16.4% | 31.4% | 1980 | $868 | 23.3% | 84.8% | 4.8% |
| Pigeon Hill | 2.25 | 45.8 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 40.2% | 1976 | $645 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 7.5% |
| Ripley | 2.14 | 49.4 | 9.8% | 16.7% | 35.5% | 1983 | $848 | 26.9% | 82.4% | 5.4% |
| Columbia Falls | 2.17 | 46.9 | 11.6% | 18.7% | 24.3% | 1979 | $876 | 19.9% | 90.9% | 6.1% |
| Wyman | 2.20 | 50.2 | 11.0% | 15.1% | 41.8% | 1975 | $639 | 25.0% | 88.6% | 9.8% |
| DeBlois | 2.25 | 46.8 | 9.4% | 7.1% | 70.9% | 1982 | $614 | 29.3% | 93.2% | 8.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cherryfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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