W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 13 O C T O B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 4
F O C U S
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M I D C O A S T / D O W N E A S T
S O U R C E : U.S. Census
POPULATION
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
HOUSING
Castine
Eastport
Maine
Castine
Eastport
Castine: 1,014
Hancock County
Largest employer: Maine Maritime Academy
Eastport: 1,288
Washington County
Largest employer: Cooke USA
Maine: 1,362,359
Largest employer: MaineHealth
BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER WITHOUT HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
Eastport
35.1%
Eastport
9.7%
Castine
83.3%
Castine
2%
Maine
37%
Maine
5.9%
$158,359 $158,359
$44,919 $44,919
$73,733 $73,733
450 housing units 450 housing units
147 total households 147 total households
1,083 housing units 1,083 housing units
612 total households 612 total households
Castine and Eastport, which are featured in this
issue, share similar characteristics in that both are
seaports with storied histories. Both are known for
their resilient populations and small businesses.
Even with their similarities, the two communities are
nearly three hours apart by car and have significant
demographic differences.
S O U R C E : U.S. Census Bureau, Mainebiz research
