Machias is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 1157 residents.. The poverty rate of Machias is 35.2%, which is 151% higher than national average. The typical household in Machias earns $20565 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 4 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 74.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Machias are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 5 workers in Machias is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Machias, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Machias remained 21%, which is 347% higher than national rate. Nearly 4 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Machias, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Machias is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Machias is $99100 , which is 57% lower than national average. While median income in Machias remained $20565, which is 70% lower than national average.