Population 185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Sebec
Household size in South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in South Sebec are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.32 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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.6 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
South Sebec skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, 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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Sebec: 6.4% 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 South Sebec
Renters in South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Sebec is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.7% have no mortgage at all, 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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Sebec: 37.2% 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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in South Sebec are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, 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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $585 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $775 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $949 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$364 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Sebec costs $949 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 29.5% 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 South Sebec
Bachelor's degrees in South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in South Sebec than nationally: 25.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Sebec is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Maine.
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 South Sebec
| Period | South Sebec | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in South Sebec than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Maine. 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).
South Sebec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sebec | 2.17 | 47.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 37.2% | 1987 | $949 | 25.7% | 93.5% | 3.5% |
| Sebec | 2.10 | 53.0 | 5.7% | 4.7% | 43.5% | 1986 | $892 | 29.5% | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Atkinson Mills | 2.24 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 17.0% | 53.4% | 1975 | $1,267 | 6.8% | 89.8% | 10.5% |
| East Dover | 2.39 | 40.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | 23.7% | 1980 | $917 | 28.4% | 89.8% | 1.0% |
| Milo | 1.99 | 49.4 | 10.4% | 26.6% | 21.8% | 1977 | $778 | 19.3% | 93.8% | 2.7% |
| South Dover | 2.57 | 36.0 | 18.5% | 15.7% | 22.0% | 1978 | $979 | 26.7% | 88.9% | 1.1% |
| Dover Foxcroft | 2.24 | 39.6 | 18.5% | 34.0% | 27.2% | 1975 | $871 | 27.5% | 89.4% | 3.5% |
| Brownville | 2.12 | 48.2 | 6.2% | 23.3% | 45.9% | 1974 | $1,061 | 16.1% | 92.5% | 8.6% |
| Brownville Junction | 1.93 | 59.0 | 3.3% | 10.8% | 56.2% | 1975 | $1,070 | 21.0% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| North Bradford | 2.51 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 13.9% | 21.4% | 1982 | $888 | 15.5% | 93.6% | 4.5% |
| Sebec Lake | 2.28 | 51.3 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 68.7% | 1983 | $765 | 24.2% | 93.3% | 6.6% |
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 South Sebec. 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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