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Regional School Unit 56
Regional School Unit 56 is a unified school district in Maine with a community population of 5,837. The median household income is $70,464 and the median age is 46.9.
5,837
Population
39
People / sq mi
$70,464
Median Income
46.9
Median Age
Regional School Unit 56 covers 150 sq mi of land at 38.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,464
Median Household Income
$31,709
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$155,900
Median Home Value
$679
Median Rent
86.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.8%
High School+
22.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Regional School Unit 56 serves a community with a population of 5,837 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Maine.
The median household income in Regional School Unit 56 is $70,464, with a per capita income of $31,709. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Regional School Unit 56 is 95.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Regional School Unit 56, 93.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Regional School Unit 56 is $155,900, with a median rent of $679. The homeownership rate is 86.6%.
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Data for Regional School Unit 56 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2314833).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.