When you think about Livermore Falls City, ME, you may imagine a small town. You might even be tempted to say that the population isn't all that large. But, the reality is quite different. The population of Livermore Falls is surprisingly diverse. Here's a look at the population breakdown in this small town. This page provides an overview of the city's population by race, age, and ancestry.
The poverty rate is higher than the state average of 9.34%, but is lower than neighboring cities. More than 98 percent of the city's residents are English-speaking. That's lower than the national average, which is around 33%. The median gross rent for households in Livermore Falls is $587 a month. If you're looking to rent, Livermore Falls is a good option - only a quarter of its residents live in low-cost units.
East Livermore was renamed Livermore Falls in 1930, in honor of the nearby waterfall. The area was predominantly agricultural in the nineteenth century and was renowned for its fine quality livestock. The city was incorporated in 1898. Today, it is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was previously located in Oxford County.
There is an ordinance in Livermore that limits the construction of new residential buildings. This ordinance is meant to prevent newcomers from moving into the city, not to correct municipal inadequacies. Although the city admits that it has not issued any building permits, the city doesn't have a schedule in place to correct the problem. As a result, the city's ordinance prohibits non-residents from buying property in the city. This ordinance is a violation of article I of the California constitution.