Population 3,081 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Norridgewock
Household size in Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Norridgewock is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, 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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.1 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.1, Norridgewock is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Norridgewock: 6.2% 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 Norridgewock
Renters in Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Norridgewock is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (58.4%) 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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Norridgewock: 13.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in Maine overall (16.4%).
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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Norridgewock are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $744 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $755 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,090 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in Norridgewock pays $1,090 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 Norridgewock
Bachelor's degrees in Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Norridgewock: 23.1% 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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Norridgewock is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Maine as a whole looks much the same.
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 Norridgewock
| Period | Norridgewock | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Norridgewock is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Maine overall (3.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Norridgewock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norridgewock | 2.22 | 51.1 | 6.2% | 13.2% | 13.5% | 1985 | $1,090 | 23.1% | 94.0% | 4.7% |
| Rome | 2.13 | 49.8 | 7.7% | 19.8% | 17.0% | 1984 | $1,087 | 26.1% | 94.5% | 5.9% |
| Larone | 2.16 | 46.2 | 7.6% | 19.5% | 6.7% | 1981 | $1,024 | 26.2% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Smithfield | 2.13 | 52.5 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 40.3% | 1983 | $1,098 | 32.9% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| Madison | 2.02 | 44.5 | 7.3% | 49.1% | 12.5% | 1961 | $1,006 | 19.4% | 95.0% | 1.0% |
| Starks | 2.27 | 43.6 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 30.6% | 1984 | $1,151 | 29.5% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
| Anson | 2.39 | 41.0 | 7.5% | 19.5% | 18.8% | 1978 | $954 | 18.8% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| East Madison | 2.10 | 44.6 | 14.5% | 24.7% | 19.6% | 1974 | $857 | 25.9% | 94.1% | 1.7% |
| Skowhegan | 2.12 | 43.1 | 9.2% | 31.1% | 8.9% | 1970 | $931 | 22.0% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Hinckley | 2.26 | 47.1 | 5.1% | 12.6% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,084 | 24.0% | 94.9% | 1.6% |
| New Sharon | 2.49 | 46.7 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 22.8% | 1978 | $1,004 | 31.1% | 94.8% | 0.6% |
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 Norridgewock. 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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