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Wiscasset, ME
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Maine.
Population
898
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
230
ZIP codes
0
Wiscasset and its ZIP codes
Wiscasset at a glance
- Wiscasset is about 5.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,147, 21% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,700 and median rent is $1,135 a month.
Local data for Wiscasset, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wiscasset, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,147
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$288,700
Median rent
$1,135/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.2%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (193), German Americans (85), French Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Wiscasset.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,573
11,388 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $9,470 per person
How people get to work
Wiscasset, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wiscasset, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
321
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 12°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wiscasset, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Wiscasset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
| DamariscottaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.5 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.1 |
| BathCity | 9.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11 |
| GardinerCity | 14 mi | 15.7 |
| WaldoboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| BrunswickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 19.4 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| HallowellCity | 21 mi | 5.9 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wiscasset, ME in?
- Wiscasset is in Lincoln County, Maine.
- What is the population of Wiscasset, ME?
- About 898 people live in Wiscasset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wiscasset?
- Nearby places include Newcastle (7.4 mi), Damariscotta (7.6 mi), Richmond (9.4 mi), Bath (9.7 mi), Boothbay Harbor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023