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Guilford, ME
Census-designated place in Piscataquis County, Maine.
Population
626
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
326
ZIP codes
0
Guilford and its ZIP codes
Guilford at a glance
- Guilford is about 7.3 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,735, 39% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (49% below Maine) and median rent is $529 a month.
Local data for Guilford, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guilford, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,735
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$529/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), Scottish Americans (62), German Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Piscataquis County. PPP loans are for Guilford.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,774
5,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $9,643 per person
How people get to work
Guilford, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guilford, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,190
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 7°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Guilford, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Guilford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dover-FoxcroftCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 8.4 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Brownville JunctionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.8 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| BinghamCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guilford, ME in?
- Guilford is in Piscataquis County, Maine.
- What is the population of Guilford, ME?
- About 626 people live in Guilford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guilford?
- Nearby places include Dover-Foxcroft (9 mi), Dexter (12 mi), Corinna (18 mi), Brownville Junction (20 mi), Hartland (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023