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Hallowell, ME

Founded 1771Kennebec CountyElev. 12 m
Population
2,570
Median home
$266,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Hallowell

Hallowell is home to roughly 2,570 residents. Hallowell was founded in 1771 and sits in Kennebec County. The median age is 49.8 and the median household income is $58,811. Homes carry a median value of $266,700, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (99.3%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,570
Median age
49.8
Median household income
$58,811
Per-capita income
$43,152
Poverty rate
12%
High-school grad or higher
91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
Unemployment
0.5%
Avg. commute
14.9 min
Work from home
14.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White99.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.4%
Service26.6%
Sales & office15.4%
Production, transportation & material moving4.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$266,700
Median gross rent
$830/mo
Owner-occupied
57.3%
Median year built
1938
Households
1,317
Avg. household size
1.91

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Hallowell has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

Hall-Dale Elementary SchElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% below national
Hallowell115
Maine104
United States386
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime84% below national
Hallowell306
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hallowell Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hallowell.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Kennebec County
Ice stormVery High
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hallowell is in Kennebec County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hallowell was founded in 1771 and sits in Kennebec County. Elevation ~12 m.

Map of Hallowell
Hallowell, ME
Where Hallowell is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddefordHallowell
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Row HousePowder House Lot
Notable people from Hallowell
Jacob AbbottGeorge EvansReuel WilliamsObed HusseyHiram BelcherThomas Hamlin HubbardHoward Madison ParshleyCharlie WaittGorham Dummer AbbottThomas Sewall
People searches in Hallowell
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Nearby cities
Augusta (5 mi)Gardiner (6 mi)Waterville (19 mi)Lewiston (22 mi)Bath (25 mi)Auburn (26 mi)

Common questions

Hallowell — frequently asked

What is the population of Hallowell, Maine?
Hallowell has a population of about 2,570, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hallowell?
The median home value in Hallowell is $266,700, and the median gross rent is $830/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hallowell safe? What is the crime rate?
Hallowell Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 115 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hallowell face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kennebec County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, lightning.
How many schools are in Hallowell?
Hallowell has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hallowell?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Hallowell. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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