COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sagadahoc County

Maine · 35,214 residents · 253.979 sq mi

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Sagadahoc County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,600.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.0

US median: 35.2

Average education

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 14%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

35,214

+5%since 1990

from 33,535 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

139 / sq mi

+5%since 1990

from 132 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.0

+16%since 1990

from 32.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202437K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,908

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $31,948 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,378

+49%since 1990

from $13,668 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.6%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 7.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$108,600

−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $95,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$551

−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $498 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

72.1%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 70.8% in 1990

27.9% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−13%since 1990

from 3.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(32,766)

Black0.9%(305)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(313)

Asian0.8%(279)

Diversity Score7.8%(2,626)

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.9%(33,762)

Black0.9%(307)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(391)

Asian0.6%(218)

Diversity Score6.5%(2,284)

Diversity Score

−17%since 1990

from 8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

25.0%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 21.6% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

88.0%

+6.9 ptssince 1990

from 81.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.6%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 6.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.5 min

−33%since 1990

from 21.7 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sagadahoc County, Maine?

Sagadahoc County, Maine has about 35,214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sagadahoc County, Maine earns about $41,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sagadahoc County, Maine expensive?

In Sagadahoc County, Maine, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Sagadahoc County, Maine?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sagadahoc County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sagadahoc County, Maine?

About 8.6% of people in Sagadahoc County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sagadahoc County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Sagadahoc County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,679 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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