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Wiscasset CDP, ME

ZIP 04578 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 04578

04578 has a population of 4,608 with a median age of 48.1 yrs (55.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.6%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-80% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.2%-45% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
24.2%+48% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.8%-21% vs US avg
x
High school
33.5%+28% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.4%+79% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.7%-51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
13.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.9%+278% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishDutch

Health & Community Indicators in 04578

Poverty Rate
5.7%-51% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.3%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
21.9%+278% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,608
Median age48.1
Poverty rate5.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.3%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born0.0%