Biddeford, ME

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2023 Population

22,463

0.111% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2023 Median Age

36.1

1.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.3%

20.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$69,794

10.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$349,300

8.51% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

12,724

1.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Biddeford, ME had a population of 22.5k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $69,794. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Biddeford, ME grew from 22,438 to 22,463, a 0.111% increase and its median household income grew from $63,261 to $69,794, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Biddeford, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.953%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.721%).

None of the households in Biddeford, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Biddeford, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Biddeford, ME are University of New England (1,488 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Biddeford, ME was $349,300, and the homeownership rate was 48.8%.

Most people in Biddeford, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Biddeford, ME was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Biddeford, ME is home to a population of 22.5k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.65% of Biddeford, ME residents were born outside of the country (819 people).

In 2023, there were 52.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.7k people) in Biddeford, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 392 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 365 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Biddeford, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Biddeford, ME was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Biddeford, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Biddeford, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.7k ± 422
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
392 ± 146
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
365 ± 174

2.53%

Hispanic Population

568 people

2.53% of the people in Biddeford, ME are hispanic (568 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
10,100 ± 2,458 people
China
2,593 ± 1,249 people
Other Africa, not specified
2,479 ± 1,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 10,100 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,593 and Other Africa, not specified with 2,479.

Foreign-Born Population

3.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

819 people

2.85%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

640 people

As of 2023, 3.65% of Biddeford, ME residents (819 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Biddeford, ME was 2.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Biddeford, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
471 ± 164
Gulf War (2001-)
274 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
215 ± 111

Biddeford, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Biddeford, ME employs 12.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Biddeford, ME were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($86,610), Utilities ($83,304), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,156).

Employment

Occupations

12.7k

2023 Value

± 949

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 10.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Biddeford, ME grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 12.5k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Biddeford, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,870 people), Management Occupations (1,155 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Biddeford, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.7k

2023 Value

± 949

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 10.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Biddeford, ME grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 12.5k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Biddeford, ME, are N/A. 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,808

Median earning men ± $2,995

$36,443

Median earning women ± $3,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($86,563), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,600), and Public Administration ($62,463).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,731), Public Administration ($51,821), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,528).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Biddeford, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.08%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Biddeford, ME awarded 1,488 degrees. The student population of Biddeford, ME in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,892 male students and 4,581 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Biddeford, ME are White (1,183 and 79.8%), followed by Asian (89 and 6.01%), Black or African American (80 and 5.4%), and Unknown (79 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in Biddeford, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of New England (1,488 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Biddeford, ME are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (171 and 11.5%), Social Work (133 and 8.94%), and Registered Nursing (121 and 8.13%).

The median tuition cost in Biddeford, ME for private four year colleges is $41,050.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Biddeford, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,473 (29.2% men and 70.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,473 students enrolled in Biddeford, ME, 29.2% men and 70.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,815 records, of which 72.4% were women and 27.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
121 degrees awarded
General Health Services
55 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
48 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Biddeford, ME was Registered Nursing with 121 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of New England

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,488 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New England with 1,488 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 404 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Biddeford, ME, which is 0.373 times less than the 1,084 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,183 degrees mean that there were 13.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 89 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.583% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.394% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (352k), Bachelors Degree (236k), and Some college (226k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Biddeford, ME was $349,300 in 2023, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $321,900 to $349,300, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Biddeford, ME is 48.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Biddeford, ME have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Biddeford, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$349,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$19,197

$4,483

Median Property Taxes

±$451

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Biddeford, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.8%

Homeownership

2023

58.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 48.8% of the housing units in Biddeford, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Biddeford, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,794

Median Household Income

± $4,377

9.19k

Number of Households

± 770

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.19k households in Biddeford, ME grew to $69,794 from the previous year's value of $63,261.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.439

2023 Wage GINI in Maine

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2023, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.449% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (68.2%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2023, 68.2% of workers in Biddeford, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Biddeford, ME have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Biddeford, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Biddeford, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Biddeford, ME (3.21k out of 21k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of Biddeford, ME has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 4.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 932 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.56% increase from the previous year (900 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 31.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.7%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

4.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Biddeford, ME declined by 12.7% from 5.38% to 4.7%.

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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