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Androscoggin County

Maine · 107,702 residents · 467.954 sq mi
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Androscoggin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107,702
+4%since 2000
from 103,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+7%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K106K109K111K114K1990201020202024Androscoggin County
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,470
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,793 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,752
+21%since 2000
from $18,734 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(98,931)
Black3.6%(3,858)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,669)
Asian0.7%(773)
Other3.2%(3,495)
Diversity Score21.2%(22,817)
Diversity Score
21
+299%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Androscoggin County, Maine?

Androscoggin County, Maine has about 107,702 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Androscoggin County, Maine earns about $44,470 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 $155,700, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Androscoggin County, Maine?

About 18.4% 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 14.3% of people in Androscoggin County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Androscoggin County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Androscoggin County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,443 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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