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Machias is in Washington County and had 2,060 residents at the 2020 Census. Neighbouring towns include Machiasport, Roque Bluffs, Whitneyville, Marshfield. The county's largest communities are Calais, Machias, Milbridge, East Machias, Baileyville.
59.2% of occupied homes in Machias heat mainly with fuel oil or kerosene, 12.4% with propane, the median home was built in 1971 and 30.9% of units date from before 1940 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates). That mix decides what the local heating, plumbing and electrical trades spend their winters on.
- Machias is home to the University of Maine at Machias, Down East Community Hospital and the headquarters of Machias Savings Bank.
- Machias Valley Airport is a small public airport owned by the town.
- About 59.2% of occupied homes in Machias heat mainly with fuel oil or kerosene, though the small sample makes this estimate less precise (ACS 2020-2024).
Median trade wages in the Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area area
- Electrician jobs in Machias: $35.50/hr median locally, $36.24 statewide
- Plumber jobs in Machias: $30.26/hr median locally, $30.77 statewide
- HVAC jobs in Machias: $29.79/hr median locally, $30.37 statewide
- CDL Driver jobs in Machias: $24.25/hr median locally, $27.43 statewide
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. HVAC covers heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, which BLS counts together with oil and propane technicians.
Sources: api.censusreporter.org