Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

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2022 Population

111,532

1.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

40.8

0.246% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12.4%

3.54% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$64,500

8.79% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$211,800

21% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

52,464

1.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Androscoggin County PUMA, ME had a population of 112k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $64,500. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew from 110,378 to 111,532, a 1.05% increase and its median household income grew from $59,287 to $64,500, a 8.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.48%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.896%).

10.6% of the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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 PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Bates College (601 degrees awarded in 2022), Central Maine Community College (349 degrees), and Maine College of Health Professions (100 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was $211,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME borders Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Somerset Counties PUMA, ME, Kennebec County PUMA, ME, and Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 112k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.81% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (5.37k people).

In 2022, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.4k people) in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (6,360 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,515 households), and Spanish (1,066 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,161

Women

50.4%

55,278

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 111,439 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.5% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.4k ± 274
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.8k ± 416
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.88k ± 555

2.03%

Hispanic Population

2.26k people

2.03% of the people in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.26k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Eastern Africa, Not Specified
833 ± 706 people
Other Africa, not specified
684 ± 640 people
Canada
641 ± 620 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Eastern Africa, Not Specified, the natal country of 833 Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents, followed by Other Africa, not specified with 684 and Canada with 641.

Foreign-Born Population

4.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.37k people

3.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.01k people

As of 2022, 4.81% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents (5.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 3.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
6,360 households (6.04%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,515 households (1.44%)
Spanish
1,066 households (1.01%)

10.6% of the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 6.04% of the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,480 ± 385
Gulf War (2001-)
1,986 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
980 ± 212

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME employs 52.5k people. The largest industries in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Construction (3,459 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,198 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,086 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($240,091), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($129,801), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($105,060).

Males in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,471. The income inequality in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.385, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,921

Women

49.4%

25,570

Men

50.6%

The workforce of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2020 was 50,491 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

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Occupations

52.5k

2022 Value

1.29%

1 Year growth

± 1.29%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 51.8k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, are Customer service representatives (1,733 people), Registered nurses (1,439 people), and Other managers (1,426 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, 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

52.5k

2022 Value

1.29%

1 Year growth

± 1.29%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 51.8k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, are Construction (3,459 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,198 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,086 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,329

Median earning men ± $1,241

$38,468

Median earning women ± $1,562

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($73,997), Information ($70,162), and Manufacturing ($54,295).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($76,250), Public Administration ($58,971), and Construction ($54,231).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine 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 2022, universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME awarded 1,050 degrees. The student population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,313 male students and 3,090 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are White (778 and 79.1%), followed by Black or African American (56 and 5.7%), Hispanic or Latino (53 and 5.39%), and Two or More Races (35 and 3.56%).

The largest universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are Bates College (601 and 57.2%), Central Maine Community College (349 and 33.2%), and Maine College of Health Professions (100 and 9.52%).

The most popular majors in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (83 and 7.9%), Registered Nursing (81 and 7.71%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (68 and 6.48%).

The median tuition cost in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME for private four year colleges is $37,812.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 13.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,403 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,403 students enrolled in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,581 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
83 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
68 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 83 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bates College
601 degrees awarded
Central Maine Community College
349 degrees awarded
Maine College of Health Professions
100 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bates College with 601 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 463 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, which is 0.789 times less than the 587 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 778 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 56 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 ($37,812) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.556% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (20.5k), and Bachelors Degree (12.6k).

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 PUMA, ME was $211,800 in 2022, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $175,100 to $211,800, a 21% increase. The homeownership rate in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is $64,500. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $92,179, followed by Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, with respective values of $83,874 and $83,007.

Housing

Property

$211,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,454

$30,450

Median Property Taxes

±$1,283

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 PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.4%

Homeownership

2022

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 66.4% of the housing units in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $92,179, followed by Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, with respective values of $83,874 and $83,007.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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.

$64,500

Median Household Income

± $2,165

45.8k

Number of Households

± 1,594

In 2022, the median household income of the 45.8k households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew to $64,500 from the previous year's value of $59,287.

The following chart displays the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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

0.385

2022 Wage GINI in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

0.389

2021 Wage GINI in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

In 2022, the income inequality in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 0.385 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.953% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (10.8%)

In 2022, 73.8% of workers in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.8%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME (13.3k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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.

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

92.6% of the population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.54% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.37%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.54%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME declined by 3.71% from 7.65% to 7.37%.

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

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