COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Androscoggin County

Maine · 105,259 residents · 467.954 sq mi

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Androscoggin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $86,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 31%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

105,259

+1%vs 2000

vs 103,793 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

225 / sq mi

+1%vs 2000

vs 222 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.9

−12%vs 2000

vs 37.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024113K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,979

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,793 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,397

−34%vs 2000

vs $18,734 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.4%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$86,400

+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $86,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$374

+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $433 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

62.2%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.4% in 2000

37.8% rent

Afford Score

3.2

+32%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.4%(100,059)

Black0.6%(647)

Hispanic / Latino1%(988)

Asian0.5%(567)

Other0%

Diversity Score5.3%(5,506)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.7%(103,850)

Black0.4%(448)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(494)

Asian0.5%(512)

Other0.4%(449)

Diversity Score4.4%(4,682)

Diversity Score

−16%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.6%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.8%

−8.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.5 min

+29%vs 2000

vs 15.9 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?

Androscoggin County, Maine has about 105,259 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Androscoggin County, Maine?

The typical household in Androscoggin County, Maine earns about $26,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Androscoggin County, Maine expensive?

In Androscoggin County, Maine, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Androscoggin County, Maine?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Androscoggin County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Androscoggin County, Maine?

About 11.4% of people in Androscoggin County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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

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