Westbrook, ME

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2022 Population
20,339
1.32% 1-year growth
US Senator
Susan Collins
Republican Party
US Senator
Angus King
Independent Party
2022 Median Age
37.7
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
9.34%
9.4% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$81,198
13.8% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$300,400
18.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Westbrook, ME had a population of 20.3k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $81,198. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Westbrook, ME grew from 20,074 to 20,339, a 1.32% increase and its median household income grew from $71,335 to $81,198, a 13.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westbrook, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.26%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), and White (Hispanic) (1.66%).

None of the households in Westbrook, 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.

96.8% of the residents in Westbrook, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westbrook, ME are Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook (231 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Westbrook, ME was $300,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

Most people in Westbrook, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Westbrook, ME was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Westbrook, ME is home to a population of 20.3k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.69% of Westbrook, ME residents were born outside of the country (1.77k people).

In 2022, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.1k people) in Westbrook, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 975 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 867 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.8%
2022 Citizenship
97.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.8% of Westbrook, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Westbrook, ME was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westbrook, ME
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    17.1k ± 689
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    975 ± 435
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    867 ± 382
1.89%
Hispanic Population
385 people

In 2022, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.1k people) in Westbrook, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 975 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 867 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.89% of the people in Westbrook, ME are hispanic (385 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westbrook, ME as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.69%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.77k people
7.33%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.47k people

As of 2022, 8.69% of Westbrook, ME residents (1.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westbrook, ME was 7.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    410 ± 185
  2. Vietnam
    238 ± 100
  3. Korea
    190 ± 224

Westbrook, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Westbrook, ME employs 12.4k people. The largest industries in Westbrook, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,731 people), Retail Trade (1,706 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,394 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,224), Public Administration ($72,275), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375).

Occupations

12.4k
2022 Value
± 1,052
4.25%
1 Year growth
± 11.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Westbrook, ME grew at a rate of 4.25%, from 11.9k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westbrook, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,676 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,170 people), and Management Occupations (1,118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westbrook, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12.4k
2022 Value
± 1,052
4.25%
1 Year growth
± 11.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Westbrook, ME grew at a rate of 4.25%, from 11.9k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westbrook, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,731 people), Retail Trade (1,706 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,394 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westbrook, ME, though some of these residents may live in Westbrook, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,342
Median earning men ± $5,822
$43,472
Median earning women ± $5,713

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,394), Public Administration ($72,475), and Manufacturing ($65,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($105,259), Public Administration ($64,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,182).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

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.

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins
Senator from Maine2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Angus King
Senator from Maine1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Westbrook, ME awarded 231 degrees. The student population of Westbrook, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 23 male students and 225 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westbrook, ME are White (201 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 4.33%), Asian (6 and 2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.6%).

The largest universities in Westbrook, ME by number of degrees awarded are Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook (231 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Westbrook, ME are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (99 and 42.9%), Massage Therapy (59 and 25.5%), and General Cosmetology (43 and 18.6%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (355k), Some college (229k), and Bachelors Degree (225k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Westbrook, ME was $300,400 in 2022, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $253,900 to $300,400, a 18.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Westbrook, ME is 63.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Westbrook, ME have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westbrook, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westbrook, ME is $81,198. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Westbrook, ME was Census Tract 26 with a value of $104,693, followed by Census Tract 27 and Census Tract 28, with respective values of $91,346 and $46,409.

Property

$300,400
Median Property Value 2022
±$13,893
$5,674
Median Property Taxes
±$589

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Rent vs Own

63.7%
Homeownership
2022
58.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 63.7% of the housing units in Westbrook, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 26
  2. Census Tract 27
  3. Census Tract 28

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westbrook, ME was Census Tract 26 with a value of $104,693, followed by Census Tract 27 and Census Tract 28, with respective values of $91,346 and $46,409.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$81,198
Median Household Income
± $11,179
8.91k
Number of Households
± 793

In 2022, the median household income of the 8.91k households in Westbrook, ME grew to $81,198 from the previous year's value of $71,335.

The following chart displays the households in Westbrook, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westbrook, ME is from Maine.
0.437
2022 Wage GINI in Maine
0.436
2021 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2022, the income inequality in Maine was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.204% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (73.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
  3. Carpooled (8.34%)

In 2022, 73.6% of workers in Westbrook, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.34%).

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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Commute Time

20.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westbrook, ME have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Westbrook, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

9.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westbrook, ME (1.88k out of 20.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westbrook, 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.

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Health

97.4% of the population of Westbrook, ME has health coverage, with 59.5% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, ME see 583 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (595 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 129 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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583 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cumberland County, ME

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, ME see an average of 583 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (595 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.62%
Uninsured
59.5%
Employer Coverage
14.4%
Medicaid
11.1%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
1.15%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westbrook, ME grew by 1.42% from 2.58% to 2.62%.

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

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