Population 233 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Shapleigh
Household size in North Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in North Shapleigh average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Maine as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
North Shapleigh is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.3, against 40.1 nationally.
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 Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Shapleigh: 4.9% 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 North Shapleigh
Renters in North Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Shapleigh is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 0.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, 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 Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.0% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 51.2% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Shapleigh: 45.9% of homes are empty, 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 Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
North Shapleigh has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, 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 North Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $927 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,125 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,375 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$525 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Shapleigh pays $1,375 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Maine overall ($1,230). The typical renter here spends 20.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Shapleigh
Bachelor's degrees in North Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in North Shapleigh (26.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, 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 North Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Shapleigh: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 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 Shapleigh
| Period | North Shapleigh | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Shapleigh has been low: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh | 2.68 | 38.3 | 4.9% | 0.9% | 45.9% | 1988 | $1,375 | 26.6% | 94.8% | 0.4% |
| Shapleigh | 2.66 | 43.0 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 45.8% | 1983 | $1,397 | 29.0% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| West Newfield | 2.29 | 51.2 | 6.3% | 2.6% | 40.2% | 1974 | $1,380 | 23.1% | 93.7% | 4.1% |
| Newfield | 2.15 | 52.0 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 38.1% | 1980 | $1,350 | 19.4% | 94.7% | 0.1% |
| Acton | 2.54 | 53.3 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 46.2% | 1972 | $2,499 | 24.6% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| Waterboro | 2.66 | 49.5 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 17.6% | 1982 | $1,244 | 22.3% | 87.8% | 5.0% |
| North Alfred | 2.36 | 49.8 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 25.9% | 1988 | $1,235 | 28.3% | 95.8% | 0.0% |
| Emery Mills | 2.57 | 54.7 | 1.5% | 7.6% | 28.9% | 1969 | $2,529 | 28.1% | 95.3% | 6.3% |
| North Waterboro | 2.72 | 37.8 | 17.1% | 5.7% | 15.7% | 1989 | $1,336 | 29.0% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
| Limerick | 2.66 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 19.3% | 1993 | $2,052 | 26.8% | 94.4% | 1.7% |
| East Waterboro | 2.80 | 40.6 | 11.5% | 15.4% | 21.3% | 1972 | $1,344 | 22.3% | 93.2% | 1.6% |
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 Shapleigh. 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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