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Machias, ME
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maine.
Population
1,316
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
487
ZIP codes
0
Machias and its ZIP codes
Machias at a glance
- Machias is about 11 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,926, 63% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (54% below Maine) and median rent is $656 a month.
Local data for Machias, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Machias, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,926
Poverty rate
32.3%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$656/mo
Homeownership
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (177), French Americans (129), German Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Machias.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,810
10,135 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$324M
FY 2026, $10,406 per person
How people get to work
Machias, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Machias, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,081
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 9°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Machias, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Machias
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JonesportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| MilbridgeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| LubecCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| EastportCity | 27 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Machias, ME in?
- Machias is in Washington County, Maine.
- What is the population of Machias, ME?
- About 1,316 people live in Machias, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Machias?
- Nearby places include Jonesport (14 mi), Milbridge (23 mi), Lubec (26 mi), Eastport (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023