East Machias town, Maine
East Machias town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Machias town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,341. The land area covers 34.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,341 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 527 | ±61 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 717 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 527 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 190 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $210,800 | ±$22,884 |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | ±$566 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,589 | ±$10,418 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,497 | ±$8,620 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 189 | ±75 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 546 | ±94 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.3% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF EAST MACHIAS
GUS Population: 1,333 (2024)
ID: 185781
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 117, EAST MACHIAS ME 04630-0117
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GUS Population: 31,383 (2024)
ID: 166157
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 297, MACHIAS ME 04654
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School East Machias | PK-08 | East Machias, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cutler, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Machias, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Addison, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Edmunds Township, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Machiasport, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Jonesboro, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Machias, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pembroke, ME | |
| 7 Nearby | 14-17 | EAST MACHIAS, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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STURDIVANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 514 MAIN STREET, EAST MACHIAS, ME, 04630 |
(207) 255-0070
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PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 92 COURT ST, MACHIAS, ME, 04654 |
(207) 255-3933
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WHITNEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 6 CROSS STREET, WHITNEYVILLE, ME, 04654 |
(207) 255-8077
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LINCOLN MEMORIAL LIBRARY - DENNYSVILLE
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 17 KING STREET, DENNYSVILLE, ME, 04628 |
(207) 726-4750
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LOUISE CLEMENTS LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 2655 CUTLER ROAD, CUTLER, ME, 04626 |
(207) 259-3693
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PEMBROKE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 221 OLD COUNTY ROAD, PEMBROKE, ME, 04666 |
(207) 726-4745
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PEABODY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 162 MAIN STREET, JONESPORT, ME, 04649 |
(207) 497-3003
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MAYHEW LIBRARY ASSN
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 290 WATER STREET, ADDISON, ME, 04606 | — |
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LUBEC MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 55 WATER STREET, LUBEC, ME, 04652 |
(207) 733-2491
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GALLISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 11 CENTER STREET, HARRINGTON, ME, 04643 |
(207) 483-4547
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JONESBORO, ME US, located 14.6 miles from East Machias town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8° | 9.4° | 19.1° | 4.30" | — |
| February | 32.2° | 11.5° | 21.8° | 3.77" | — |
| March | 39.3° | 21.8° | 30.6° | 4.64" | — |
| April | 50.9° | 32.1° | 41.5° | 4.26" | — |
| May | 61.2° | 42.2° | 51.7° | 3.90" | — |
| June | 69.7° | 50.6° | 60.2° | 3.53" | — |
| July | 76.4° | 55.6° | 66.0° | 3.38" | — |
| August | 76.4° | 55.3° | 65.8° | 3.59" | — |
| September | 69.2° | 48.5° | 58.8° | 3.50" | — |
| October | 56.9° | 39.3° | 48.1° | 5.00" | — |
| November | 46.3° | 29.7° | 38.0° | 5.07" | — |
| December | 35.2° | 18.6° | 26.9° | 5.90" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machias CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Jonesport CDP | CDP | 19.1 mi | — |
| Lubec CDP | CDP | 21.6 mi | — |
| Eastport city | City | 21.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302920960. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.