Biddeford, ME

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Population

21,413

0.337% growth

Median Age

35.6


Median Household Income

$49,812

5.39% growth

Poverty Rate

17%


Number of Employees

11,621

1.33% growth

Median Property Value

$211,800

0.189% growth

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About

In 2017, Biddeford, ME had a population of 21.4k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $49,812. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Biddeford, ME grew from 21,341 to 21,413, a 0.337% increase and its median household income grew from $47,265 to $49,812, a 5.39% increase.

The population of Biddeford, ME is 89.1% White Alone, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.8% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Biddeford, ME speak a non-English language, and 96.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Biddeford, ME are University of New England (1,872 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Biddeford, ME is $211,800, and the homeownership rate is 49.1%. Most people in Biddeford, ME commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Biddeford, ME is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Biddeford, ME employs 11.6k people. The largest industries in Biddeford, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,865 people), Retail Trade (1,558 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,493 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,125), Finance & Insurance ($55,395), and Public Administration ($51,324).

Median household income in Biddeford, ME is $49,812. Males in Biddeford, ME have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,792. The income inequality in Biddeford, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,812

2017 value

± $1,759

5.39%

1 Year Growth

± 6.22%

Households in Biddeford, ME have a median annual income of $49,812, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,265 in 2016, which represents a 5.39% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,075

Average Male Salary

± $2,642

$44,792

Average Female Salary

± $1,926

In 2017, full-time male employees in Maine made 1.3 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $48,746 ± $19,436

  2. White

    $43,832 ± $1,466

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $41,588 ± $101,474

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maine workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Biddeford, ME is from Maine.

0.447

2017 Wage GINI

0.45

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Maine was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.62% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 253

  2. Census Tract 251

  3. Census Tract 254

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Biddeford, ME was Census Tract 253 with a value of $68,625, followed by Census Tract 251 and Census Tract 254, with respective values of $63,892 and $60,625.

The following map shows all of the places in Biddeford, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Biddeford, ME (3.43k out of 20.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    2,974 ± 485

  2. Hispanic

    406 ± 198

  3. Black

    180 ± 161

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Biddeford, ME is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

11.6k

2017 Value

± 862

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Biddeford, ME grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 11.5k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Biddeford, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,921 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,222 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Biddeford, ME.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Biddeford, ME, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,921 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,222 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,209 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Biddeford, ME has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (2 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.8 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.39 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Biddeford, ME, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($63,529), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($62,411), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($61,250).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.6k

2017 Value

± 862

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Biddeford, ME grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 11.5k employees to 11.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Biddeford, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,865 people), Retail Trade (1,558 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,493 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Biddeford, ME, though some of these residents may live in Biddeford, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Biddeford, ME, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,865 people), Retail Trade (1,558 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,493 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Biddeford, ME has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.69 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.38 times), and Retail Trade (1.17 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Biddeford, ME, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,125), Finance & Insurance ($55,395), and Public Administration ($51,324).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $8.58B

  2. Fuel oils

    $3.57B

  3. Machinery

    $3.34B

In 2015, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $8.58B, followed by Fuel oils ($3.57B) and Machinery ($3.34B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$45.4B

2020 Value

$56.8B

Projected 2045 Value

25.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $45.4B. This is expected to increase 25.2% to $56.8B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Massachusetts

    $3.76B

  2. New Hampshire

    $3.36B

  3. New York

    $2.86B

In 2015, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $3.76B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.36B and New York and $2.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

90.9% of the population of Biddeford, ME has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Biddeford, ME was $9,531 in 2014. This is a 4.36% increase from the previous year ($9,133).

Primary care physicians in Biddeford, ME see 1257 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.396% decrease from the previous year (1262 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2628 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Washington County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.6%). Additionally, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (34.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,257 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see an average of 1,257 patients per year. This represents a 0.396% decrease from the previous year (1,262 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in York County, ME in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$9,531

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,015

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,504

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,325

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maine (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.36%, from $9,133 to $9,531.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.07%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Biddeford, ME declined by 7.19% from 9.78% to 9.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Biddeford, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Washington County

    12.6% prevalence

  2. Aroostook County

    12.3% prevalence

  3. Androscoggin County

    11.7% prevalence

Washington County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Maine, at 12.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Maine by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Biddeford, ME is home to a population of 21.4k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 7.36% of Biddeford, ME residents were born outside of the country (1.58k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Biddeford, ME is composed of 19.1k White Alone residents (89.1%), 810 Hispanic or Latino residents (3.78%), 599 Asian Alone residents (2.8%), 556 Black or African American Alone residents (2.6%), 267 Two or More Races residents (1.25%), 88 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.411%), 8 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0374%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

35

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.4

40

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Biddeford, ME was 35.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Biddeford, ME are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Biddeford, ME residents was 34.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.36%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

6.05%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

As of 2017, 7.36% of Biddeford, ME residents (1.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Biddeford, ME was 6.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Canada

    9,674 ± 2,406 people

  2. Philippines

    2,503 ± 1,227 people

  3. China

    2,372 ± 1,195 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,674 Maine residents, followed by Philippines with 2,503 and China with 2,372.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2017 Citizenship

96.8%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.5% of Biddeford, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Biddeford, ME was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    19.1k ± 563

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    810 ± 297

  3. Asian Alone

    599 ± 220

In 2017, there were 23.6 times more White Alone residents (19.1k people) in Biddeford, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 810 Hispanic or Latino and 599 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Biddeford, ME as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    363 ± 158

  2. Vietnam

    326 ± 115

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    221 ± 117

Biddeford, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Biddeford, ME awarded 1,872 degrees. The student population of Biddeford, ME is skewed towards women, with 2,252 male students and 6,029 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Biddeford, ME are White (1,317 and 70.8%), followed by Unknown (232 and 12.5%), Black or African American (144 and 7.74%), and Asian (104 and 5.59%).

The largest universities in Biddeford, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of New England (1,872 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Biddeford, ME are Social Work (328 and 17.5%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (179 and 9.56%), and General Public Health (176 and 9.4%).

The median tuition costs in Biddeford, ME are $35,240 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Public Health

    171 degrees awarded

  2. Teacher Education

    106 degrees awarded

  3. Social Work

    328 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Biddeford, ME was General Public Health with 171 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Biddeford, ME according to their major.

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Universities

University of New England

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,872 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$35,240

Median Private

In 2017, the Biddeford, ME institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New England with 1,872 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

477

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,395

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 477 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Biddeford, ME, which is 0.342 times less than the 1,395 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    1,317 degrees awarded

  2. Unknown

    232 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    144 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Biddeford, ME were to White students. These 1,317 degrees mean that there were 5.68 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 232 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Biddeford, ME was $211,800 in 2017, which is 0.922 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $211,400 to $211,800, a 0.189% increase. The homeownership rate in Biddeford, ME is 49.1%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Biddeford, ME have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Biddeford, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$211,800

2017 Median

± $11,096

$211,400

2016 Median

± $9,539

In 2017, the median property value in Biddeford, ME grew to to $211,800 from the previous year's value of $211,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Biddeford, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Biddeford, ME the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$49,812

Median Household Income

± $1,759

8.55k

Number of Households

± 679

In 2017, the median household income of the 8.55k households in Biddeford, ME grew to $49,812 from the previous year's value of $47,265.

The following chart displays the households in Biddeford, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Biddeford, ME distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Biddeford, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

49.1%

2017 Homeownership

46.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 49.1% of the housing units in Biddeford, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Biddeford, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Biddeford, ME have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Biddeford, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    72.7%

  2. Carpooled

    9.91%

  3. Walked

    8.81%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Biddeford, ME was Drove Alone (72.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.91%) and those who Walked (8.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Biddeford, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Biddeford, ME have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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