Population 7,295 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Standish
Household size in Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Standish has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine overall, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Standish are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Maine as a whole, where the median age is 45.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, mirroring the country. Only five of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Standish: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Maine. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Standish
Renters in Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Standish is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of renters.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Standish: 29.5% 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. Vacancy has risen 11.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Standish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Maine overall, where the median home dates to 1975. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,032 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,070 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,038 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $988 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$45 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Standish costs $988 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $45 a month since 2006–10, down 4%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Standish
Bachelor's degrees in Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Standish than nationally: 40.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Standish: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Maine. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Standish
| Period | Standish | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Standish has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, as it has 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).
Standish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standish | 2.54 | 38.8 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 29.5% | 1982 | $988 | 40.7% | 95.3% | 2.3% |
| Shaw Mills | 2.79 | 36.5 | 11.7% | 17.3% | 18.4% | 1983 | $1,343 | 43.3% | 94.5% | 1.5% |
| Steep Falls | 2.73 | 44.6 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 17.1% | 1980 | $1,248 | 28.6% | 94.0% | 3.1% |
| Windham | 2.36 | 43.3 | 10.3% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,613 | 45.5% | 98.0% | 1.6% |
| Gorham | 2.46 | 37.6 | 8.0% | 20.4% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,712 | 44.4% | 98.1% | 2.5% |
| Buxton Center | 2.81 | 43.7 | 7.4% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 1987 | $1,236 | 21.0% | 99.7% | 0.1% |
| West Buxton | 2.43 | 44.9 | 7.7% | 19.2% | 12.6% | 1983 | $1,495 | 30.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% |
| East Baldwin | 2.22 | 50.6 | 2.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 1979 | $1,453 | 23.7% | 92.4% | 5.5% |
| Limington | 2.51 | 49.6 | 4.4% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,213 | 23.3% | 93.7% | 0.4% |
| Sebago | 2.40 | 42.4 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 45.7% | 1976 | $1,616 | 25.8% | 89.4% | 6.9% |
| South Windham | 2.36 | 37.5 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 16.3% | 1987 | $1,127 | 35.0% | 98.0% | 0.0% |
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 Standish. 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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