COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Androscoggin County

Maine · 103,793 residents · 467.954 sq mi

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Androscoggin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,793. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 37.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 24%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

103,793

−1%since 1990

from 105,259 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

222 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 225 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.2

+13%since 1990

from 32.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024113K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,793

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,979 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,734

+51%since 1990

from $12,397 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.1%

−0.3 ptssince 1990

from 11.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$86,800

−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $86,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$433

−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $374 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

63.4%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 62.2% in 1990

36.6% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−24%since 1990

from 3.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.4%(448)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(494)

Asian0.5%(512)

Diversity Score4.4%(4,682)

2000

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

Black0.6%(647)

Hispanic / Latino1%(988)

Asian0.5%(567)

Diversity Score5.3%(5,506)

Diversity Score

+19%since 1990

from 4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.4%

+1.8 ptssince 1990

from 12.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.8%

+8.1 ptssince 1990

from 71.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.5%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.9 min

−23%since 1990

from 20.5 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 103,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Androscoggin County, Maine earns about $35,793 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Androscoggin County, Maine?

About 14.4% 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 11.1% of people in Androscoggin County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Androscoggin County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Androscoggin County, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,466 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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