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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Saco

Maine · 15,181 residents · 38.585 sq mi
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Saco has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,655. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $113,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,181
−10%vs 2000
vs 16,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,655
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,105 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,405
−30%vs 2000
vs $20,444 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $564 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+34%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,399)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(97)
Asian0.5%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(586)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(15,076)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(70)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(432)
Diversity Score
3
−18%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saco, Maine?

Saco, Maine has about 15,181 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Saco, Maine?

The typical household in Saco, Maine earns about $32,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saco, Maine expensive?

In Saco, Maine, the median home is worth about $113,200, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Saco, Maine?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saco, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saco, Maine?

About 6.1% of people in Saco, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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