Population 307 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Parsonfield
Household size in North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
North Parsonfield is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.54, 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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
North Parsonfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Maine as a whole looks much the same.
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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in North Parsonfield as they are nationally: 10.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Maine overall (8.8%).
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 North Parsonfield
Renters in North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −18.5 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Parsonfield is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below 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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 34.1% of the housing in North Parsonfield, 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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in North Parsonfield was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $735 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $618 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,205 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$470 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Parsonfield pays $1,205 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Maine. Rent takes 51.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 North Parsonfield
Bachelor's degrees in North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Parsonfield have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.6%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Parsonfield is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, 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 North Parsonfield
| Period | North Parsonfield | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in North Parsonfield than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Maine. 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).
North Parsonfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Parsonfield | 2.40 | 44.3 | 10.7% | 12.6% | 34.1% | 1976 | $1,205 | 23.6% | 93.5% | 3.5% |
| Parsonsfield | 2.40 | 44.3 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 32.6% | 1977 | $1,200 | 21.3% | 90.8% | 2.5% |
| South Hiram | 2.63 | 42.2 | 7.0% | 13.8% | 25.1% | 1977 | $1,120 | 21.2% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Porter | 2.75 | 40.9 | 3.2% | 12.6% | 17.9% | 1978 | $1,094 | 14.1% | 88.9% | 3.2% |
| Durgintown | 2.42 | 39.0 | 6.5% | 17.9% | 14.0% | 1976 | $1,196 | 21.0% | 90.4% | 3.8% |
| Perrys Corner | 2.40 | 47.5 | 12.2% | 15.6% | 13.3% | 1987 | $1,452 | 30.9% | 92.3% | 1.3% |
| South Effingham | 3.39 | 42.7 | 9.6% | 9.7% | 39.3% | 1981 | $1,111 | 20.0% | 95.6% | 5.3% |
| Cornish | 2.44 | 40.2 | 6.5% | 17.2% | 14.3% | 1977 | $1,203 | 21.0% | 90.7% | 3.5% |
| Newfield | 2.15 | 52.0 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 38.1% | 1980 | $1,350 | 19.4% | 94.7% | 0.1% |
| Hiram | 2.70 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 16.1% | 24.4% | 1976 | $1,085 | 25.0% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Freedom | 2.08 | 57.6 | 6.9% | 9.6% | 50.1% | 1970 | $1,193 | 39.5% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
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 North Parsonfield. 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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