Androscoggin County, ME

County

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2023 Population

112,323

0.709% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2023 Median Age

40.8

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

13%

4.99% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,298

4.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$232,000

9.54% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

56,173

0.289% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Androscoggin County, ME had a population of 112k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $67,298. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Androscoggin County, ME grew from 111,532 to 112,323, a 0.709% increase and its median household income grew from $64,500 to $67,298, a 4.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.885%).

None of the households in Androscoggin County, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Androscoggin County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Androscoggin County, ME are Bates College (533 degrees awarded in 2023), Central Maine Community College (395 degrees), and Maine College of Health Professions (103 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Androscoggin County, ME was $232,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

Most people in Androscoggin County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Androscoggin County, ME was 2 cars per household.

Androscoggin County, ME borders Cumberland County, ME, Franklin County, ME, Kennebec County, ME, Oxford County, ME, and Sagadahoc County, ME.

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Population & Diversity

Androscoggin County, ME is home to a population of 112k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.84% of Androscoggin County, ME residents were born outside of the country (5.44k people).

In 2023, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.1k people) in Androscoggin County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.5% of Androscoggin County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Androscoggin County, ME was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Androscoggin County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.1k ± 418
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.17k ± 432
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.21k ± 622

2.11%

Hispanic Population

2.37k people

2.11% of the people in Androscoggin County, ME are hispanic (2.37k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Androscoggin County, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,723 ± 2,412 people
China
2,585 ± 1,247 people
Germany
2,409 ± 1,204 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,723 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,585 and Germany with 2,409.

Foreign-Born Population

4.84%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.44k people

4.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.37k people

As of 2023, 4.84% of Androscoggin County, ME residents (5.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Androscoggin County, ME was 4.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Androscoggin County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,520 ± 394
Gulf War (2001-)
1,912 ± 354
Gulf War (1990s)
985 ± 239

Androscoggin County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Androscoggin County, ME employs 56.2k people. The largest industries in Androscoggin County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,199 people), Retail Trade (7,812 people), and Manufacturing (6,122 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($76,280), Utilities ($72,070), and Public Administration ($67,495).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,509. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

56.2k

2023 Value

± 1,875

0.289%

1 Year growth

± 4.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Androscoggin County, ME grew at a rate of 0.289%, from 56k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Androscoggin County, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,144 people), Management Occupations (6,062 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,173 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Androscoggin County, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.2k

2023 Value

± 1,875

0.289%

1 Year growth

± 4.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Androscoggin County, ME grew at a rate of 0.289%, from 56k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Androscoggin County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,199 people), Retail Trade (7,812 people), and Manufacturing (6,122 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Androscoggin County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Androscoggin County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,205

Median earning men ± $1,756

$39,874

Median earning women ± $1,468

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,712), Information ($75,000), and Manufacturing ($57,304).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($76,694), Construction ($54,348), and Public Administration ($53,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

303
Construction
176
Other Services (except Public Administration)
160
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$543k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$334k
Manufacturing
$220k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Androscoggin County, ME went to Donald J. Trump with 49.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Other (2.31%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.31%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Androscoggin County, ME went to Donald J. Trump with 49.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Other (2.31%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Androscoggin County, ME for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Androscoggin County, ME awarded 1,031 degrees. The student population of Androscoggin County, ME in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,714 male students and 3,388 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Androscoggin County, ME are White (731 and 74.8%), followed by Black or African American (69 and 7.06%), Two or More Races (51 and 5.22%), and Hispanic or Latino (45 and 4.61%).

The largest universities in Androscoggin County, ME by number of degrees awarded are Bates College (533 and 51.7%), Central Maine Community College (395 and 38.3%), and Maine College of Health Professions (103 and 9.99%).

The most popular majors in Androscoggin County, ME are Registered Nursing (84 and 8.15%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (65 and 6.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (59 and 5.72%).

The median tuition cost in Androscoggin County, ME for private four year colleges is $39,758.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Androscoggin County, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 13.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,102 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,102 students enrolled in Androscoggin County, ME, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,101 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
65 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
54 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Androscoggin County, ME was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Androscoggin County, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bates College
533 degrees awarded
Central Maine Community College
395 degrees awarded
Maine College of Health Professions
103 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bates College with 533 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 416 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Androscoggin County, ME, which is 0.676 times less than the 615 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 731 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 69 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (355k), Some college (229k), and Bachelors Degree (225k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Androscoggin County, ME was $232,000 in 2023, which is 0.765 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $211,800 to $232,000, a 9.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Androscoggin County, ME is 67.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Androscoggin County, ME have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Androscoggin County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Androscoggin County, ME is $67,298. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Androscoggin County, ME was Census Tract 400 with a value of $96,492, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 410, with respective values of $95,600 and $94,625.

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Androscoggin County, ME. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.86%.

Housing

Property

$232,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,152

$31,410

Median Property Taxes

±$1,274

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Androscoggin County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Androscoggin County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.4% of the housing units in Androscoggin County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Androscoggin County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 400
Census Tract 107
Census Tract 410

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Androscoggin County, ME was Census Tract 400 with a value of $96,492, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 410, with respective values of $95,600 and $94,625.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Androscoggin County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,298

Median Household Income

± $2,594

46.6k

Number of Households

± 1,664

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.6k households in Androscoggin County, ME grew to $67,298 from the previous year's value of $64,500.

The following chart displays the households in Androscoggin County, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Androscoggin County, ME is from Maine.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Maine

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2022, the income inequality in Maine was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.204% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (9.13%)

In 2023, 74.1% of workers in Androscoggin County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Androscoggin County, ME have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Androscoggin County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Androscoggin County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Androscoggin County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Androscoggin County, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Androscoggin County, ME. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.86%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Androscoggin County, ME (14.1k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Androscoggin County, ME is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Androscoggin County, ME. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Androscoggin County, ME has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Androscoggin County, ME see 1248 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.03% increase from the previous year (1177 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1735 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 198 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,248 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Androscoggin County, ME

Primary care physicians in Androscoggin County, ME see an average of 1,248 patients per year. This represents a 6.03% increase from the previous year (1,177 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Androscoggin County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.79%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.09%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Androscoggin County, ME declined by 7.87% from 7.37% to 6.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Androscoggin County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.4 in Androscoggin County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Androscoggin County, ME.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35% in Androscoggin County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Androscoggin County, ME.