Machias
Town in Washington County, Maine
Machias is a town in Washington County, Maine, with 2,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marshfield, 4.1 miles N.
- 2,060residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.0 km²
- 148 / sq mipopulation density
- 04654ZIP code
About Machias
Machias (, mə-CHY-əss) is a town in and the county seat of Washington County in Down East Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 2,060. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. It is home to the University of Maine at Machias and Machias Valley Airport, a small public airport owned by the town. The word Machias roughly translates in Passamaquoddy as "bad little falls", a reference to the Machias River. Machias was the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution.
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Living in Machias
- Median household income
- $34,375
- Median home value
- $141,300
- Median rent
- $692/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Machias had 2,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 148 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Machias at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.89 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6959° N, 67.4440° W |
| ZIP code | 04654 |
| Official website | washingtoncountymaine.com/towns/machias.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302941960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Machias
- Marshfield4.1 mi N
- Machiasport5.7 mi SE
- East Machias5.7 mi N
- Roque Bluffs5.9 mi SW
- Whitneyville6.3 mi NW
- Jonesboro7.7 mi W
- Jonesport9.5 mi S
- Whiting10.3 mi NE
- Northfield12.0 mi NW
- Cutler12.6 mi E
- Columbia Falls13.2 mi W
- Jonesport13.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Machias
What county is Machias in?
Machias is in Washington County, Maine.
What is the population of Machias, ME?
2,060 people lived in Machias at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Machias, ME?
The ZIP code of Machias is 04654.
What is the elevation of Machias?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Machias?
Marshfield (4.1 mi), Machiasport (5.7 mi), East Machias (5.7 mi), Roque Bluffs (5.9 mi), Whitneyville (6.3 mi).
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