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Mechanic Falls CDP, ME

ZIP 04256 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 04256

04256 has a population of 3,108 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (51.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.4%+27% vs US avg
x
Black
3.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
16.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.6%+30% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
14.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.3%-25% vs US avg
x
High school
46.6%+78% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.9%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+68% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 04256

Poverty Rate
10.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
22.9%+187% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,108
Median age37.2
Poverty rate10.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.4%
Hispanic0.0%
Black3.9%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born29.3%