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Biddeford

Maine · 21,277 residents · 30.085 sq mi
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Biddeford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,752. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,277
+2%since 2000
from 20,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K21K22K22K23K1990201020202024Biddeford
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,752
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,976 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,988
+32%since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+61%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(20,147)
Black0.6%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(137)
Asian1%(205)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(1,187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(19,956)
Black0.9%(190)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(352)
Asian1.6%(350)
Other1.4%(290)
Diversity Score13.5%(2,870)
Diversity Score
13
+138%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biddeford, Maine?

Biddeford, Maine has about 21,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biddeford, Maine?

The typical household in Biddeford, Maine earns about $42,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biddeford, Maine expensive?

In Biddeford, Maine, the median home is worth about $225,400, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Biddeford, Maine?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Biddeford, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biddeford, Maine?

About 13.3% of people in Biddeford, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biddeford, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Biddeford, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 567 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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