Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

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2024 Population

113,423

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2024 Median Age

40.5

0.735% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.4%

10.8% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,873

0.854% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$252,800

8.97% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

53,121

1.25% 1-year growth

About

10.5% of the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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.

96.7% of the residents in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Bates College (533 degrees awarded in 2023), Central Maine Community College (395 degrees), and Maine College of Health Professions (103 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was $252,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME borders Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Somerset Counties PUMA, ME, Kennebec County PUMA, ME, and Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 113k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.45% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (6.18k people).

In 2024, there were 15.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.9k people) in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.73k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (5,650 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,319 households), and Spanish (1,060 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,651

Women

50.5%

55,547

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 112,198 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2024 Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.7% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.9k ± 575
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.28k ± 415
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.73k ± 458

2.2%

Hispanic Population

2.5k people

2.2% of the people in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Other Africa, not specified
926 ± 744 people
Canada
789 ± 687 people
Rwanda
526 ± 562 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Other Africa, not specified, the natal country of 926 Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents, followed by Canada with 789 and Rwanda with 526.

Foreign-Born Population

5.45%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.18k people

4.84%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.44k people

As of 2024, 5.45% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents (6.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 4.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
5,650 households (5.26%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,319 households (1.23%)
Spanish
1,060 households (0.987%)

10.5% of the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 5.26% of the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,618 ± 385
Gulf War (2001-)
1,586 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
1,084 ± 254

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME.

Economy

The economy of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME employs 53.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME were Elementary & secondary schools (3,631 people), Construction (3,136 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,124 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($255,442), Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($111,404), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($107,178).

Males in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,752. The income inequality in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.4, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,714

Women

48.4%

27,407

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2023 was 53,121 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME.

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Occupations

53.1k

2023 Value

1.25%

1 Year growth

± 1.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 1.25%, from 52.5k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, are Customer service representatives (1,535 people), Registered nurses (1,408 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,401 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, 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

53.1k

2023 Value

1.25%

1 Year growth

± 1.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 1.25%, from 52.5k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,631 people), Construction (3,136 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,124 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,889

Median earning men ± $1,441

$40,467

Median earning women ± $1,667

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($81,000), Public Administration ($78,519), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,521).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($83,636), Public Administration ($65,017), and Wholesale Trade ($57,528).

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 Androscoggin County PUMA, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME awarded 1,031 degrees. The student population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,714 male students and 3,388 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are White (731 and 74.8%), Black or African American (69 and 7.06%), Two or More Races (51 and 5.22%), and Hispanic or Latino (45 and 4.61%).

The largest universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are Bates College (533 and 51.7%), Central Maine Community College (395 and 38.3%), and Maine College of Health Professions (103 and 9.99%).

The most popular majors in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Registered Nursing (84 and 8.15%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (65 and 6.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (59 and 5.72%).

The median tuition cost in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME for private four year colleges is $39,758.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 13.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,102 (44.5% men and 55.5% 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 6,102 students enrolled in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,101 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
65 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
54 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 65 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bates College
533 degrees awarded
Central Maine Community College
395 degrees awarded
Maine College of Health Professions
103 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bates College with 533 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 416 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, which is 0.676 times less than the 615 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 731 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 69 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 ($39,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($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

Measure

In 2023, 0.96% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.593% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (32.4k), Some college (19.9k), and Bachelors Degree (13.1k).

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 Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was $252,800 in 2024, which is 0.76 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $232,000 to $252,800, a 8.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$252,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,256

$31,865

Median Property Taxes

±$1,302

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 Androscoggin County PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.9% of the housing units in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$67,873

Median Household Income

± $1,991

47k

Number of Households

± 1,711

In 2024, the median household income of the 47k households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew to $67,873 from the previous year's value of $67,298.

The following chart displays the households in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.4

2023 Wage GINI in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

0.385

2022 Wage GINI in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

In 2023, the income inequality in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 0.4 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.82% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)
Carpooled (9.18%)

In 2024, 72.2% of workers in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.18%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME (15.7k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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

94.1% of the population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 932 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (932 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

932 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 932 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (932 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.9%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.11%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME declined by 13.1% from 6.79% to 5.9%.

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