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Westbrook

Maine · 20,400 residents · 17.189 sq mi
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Westbrook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,183. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,400
+26%since 2000
from 16,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,183
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,873 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,583
+82%since 2000
from $19,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(15,512)
Black0.8%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(144)
Asian0.8%(132)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(1,007)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(16,594)
Black7.5%(1,533)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(549)
Asian3.6%(735)
Other3.1%(635)
Diversity Score38.2%(7,797)
Diversity Score
38
+513%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+98%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westbrook, Maine?

Westbrook, Maine has about 20,400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westbrook, Maine?

The typical household in Westbrook, Maine earns about $71,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westbrook, Maine expensive?

In Westbrook, Maine, the median home is worth about $240,800, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Westbrook, Maine?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westbrook, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westbrook, Maine?

About 12.1% of people in Westbrook, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westbrook, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Westbrook, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,279 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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