Population 8,023 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winslow
Household size in Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Winslow is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.48, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Winslow skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.0, mirroring the country.
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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Winslow (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.9 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Maine city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Winslow
Renters in Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Winslow is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Winslow: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Winslow has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maine cities.
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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Winslow is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $686 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $794 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $834 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,238 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$552 | +$464 | +$606 |
Rent in Winslow runs $1,238 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $552 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
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 Winslow
Bachelor's degrees in Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Winslow (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Winslow is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Maine. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Winslow
| Period | Winslow | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Winslow has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Winslow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 2.33 | 45.8 | 14.4% | 23.9% | 7.4% | 1971 | $1,238 | 30.0% | 93.9% | 1.2% |
| Waterville | 2.16 | 38.4 | 13.9% | 46.4% | 7.2% | 1964 | $1,058 | 31.0% | 91.6% | 7.0% |
| North Vassalboro | 2.60 | 38.4 | 21.7% | 26.7% | 11.3% | 1995 | $957 | 28.4% | 89.4% | 7.1% |
| Fairfield | 2.22 | 43.0 | 13.4% | 25.6% | 8.4% | 1965 | $1,005 | 14.5% | 92.8% | 3.4% |
| Fairfield Center | 2.35 | 48.6 | 5.0% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 1978 | $970 | 20.9% | 94.3% | 0.6% |
| Oakland | 2.41 | 42.4 | 18.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1981 | $963 | 25.3% | 96.3% | 1.9% |
| Weeks Mills | 2.67 | 38.7 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 1985 | $1,010 | 28.9% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Vassalboro | 2.42 | 43.3 | 20.9% | 17.0% | 12.7% | 1990 | $994 | 32.9% | 91.6% | 7.1% |
| Shawmut | 2.40 | 45.0 | 7.3% | 10.3% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,123 | 20.5% | 90.8% | 7.1% |
| China | 2.39 | 43.1 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 19.0% | 1983 | $1,135 | 30.5% | 95.9% | 2.2% |
| Albion | 2.36 | 50.9 | 9.7% | 18.9% | 3.6% | 1986 | $933 | 22.5% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
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 Winslow. 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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