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Bingham, ME
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maine.
Population
564
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
250
ZIP codes
0
Bingham and its ZIP codes
Bingham at a glance
- Bingham is about 5.5 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,688 a year, 54% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (65% below Maine) and median rent is $354 a month.
Local data for Bingham, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bingham, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,688
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$104,500
Median rent
$354/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
55.6
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (160), French Americans (57), German Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Bingham.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,195
15,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,415
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $8,631 per person
How people get to work
Bingham, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bingham, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,293
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
144
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 3°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bingham, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Bingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North AnsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| KingfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 13.4 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11.1 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.7 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bingham, ME in?
- Bingham is in Somerset County, Maine.
- What is the population of Bingham, ME?
- About 564 people live in Bingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bingham?
- Nearby places include North Anson (13 mi), Kingfield (15 mi), Madison (17 mi), Anson (18 mi), Skowhegan (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023