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Saco

Maine · 20,381 residents · 38.585 sq mi
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Saco has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,755. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,381
+21%since 2000
from 16,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+15%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K18K20K21K1990201020202024Saco
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,755
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,840
+90%since 2000
from $20,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,187
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(18,346)
Black1.6%(326)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(445)
Asian1.8%(368)
Other4.5%(924)
Diversity Score23.6%(4,811)
Diversity Score
24
+578%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saco, Maine?

Saco, Maine has about 20,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saco, Maine?

The typical household in Saco, Maine earns about $71,755 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 $273,100, and the typical rent is about $1,187 a month.

How educated are people in Saco, Maine?

About 40.4% 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 8.2% of people in Saco, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saco, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Saco, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,200 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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