Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

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2021 Population
110,378
2.24% 1-year growth
US Senator
Susan Collins
Republican Party
US Senator
Angus King
Independent Party
2021 Median Age
40.7
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
11.9%
5.34% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$59,287
7.79% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$175,100
5.1% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
51,795
2.58% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Androscoggin County PUMA, ME had a population of 110k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $59,287. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew from 107,958 to 110,378, a 2.24% increase and its median household income grew from $55,002 to $59,287, a 7.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.996%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.861%).

9.62% 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.

98.2% of the residents in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Bates College (564 degrees awarded in 2021), Central Maine Community College (395 degrees), and Maine College of Health Professions (77 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was $175,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.63% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (4.01k people).

In 2021, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.8k people) in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (6,167 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,187 households), and Spanish (1,031 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,903
Women
50.7%
54,340
Men
49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 110,243 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%
2021 Citizenship
98.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    98.8k ± 352
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.01k ± 528
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.98k ± 408
1.97%
Hispanic Population
2.17k people

In 2021, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.8k people) in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.97% of the people in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.17k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    624 ± 612 people
  2. Eastern Africa, Not Specified
    576 ± 588 people
  3. Other Africa, not specified
    286 ± 415 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 624 Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents, followed by Eastern Africa, Not Specified with 576 and Other Africa, not specified with 286.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.63%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.01k people
3.52%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.8k people

As of 2021, 3.63% of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME residents (4.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 3.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. French (Incl. Cajun)
    6,167 households (5.92%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    1,187 households (1.14%)
  3. Spanish
    1,031 households (0.991%)

9.62% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 5.92% 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,716 ± 358
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,849 ± 333
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    899 ± 188

Androscoggin County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME employs 51.8k people. The largest industries in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Construction (3,221 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,141 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($213,315), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($103,255), and National security & international affairs ($101,691).

Males in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,764. The income inequality in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,921
Women
49.4%
25,570
Men
50.6%

The workforce of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2020 was 50,491 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

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Occupations

51.8k
2021 Value
2.58%
1 Year growth
± 2.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 50.5k employees to 51.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, are Customer service representatives (1,659 people), Registered nurses (1,393 people), and Other managers (1,378 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

51.8k
2021 Value
2.58%
1 Year growth
± 2.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 50.5k employees to 51.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, are Construction (3,221 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,141 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,290
Median earning men ± $1,475
$34,758
Median earning women ± $1,153

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,211), Information ($59,732), and Manufacturing ($51,157).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($67,679), Public Administration ($57,788), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,483).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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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. $5.2B
  2. $3.92B
  3. $3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B
2020 Value in Maine
$93.4B
Projected 2050 Value in Maine
84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

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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. $6.04B
  2. $3.06B
  3. $2.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

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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
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

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.

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US Representatives from Maine

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

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In 2021, universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME awarded 1,036 degrees. The student population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,170 male students and 2,889 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are White (786 and 80.5%), followed by Black or African American (64 and 6.55%), Two or More Races (37 and 3.79%), and Hispanic or Latino (36 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are Bates College (564 and 54.4%), Central Maine Community College (395 and 38.1%), and Maine College of Health Professions (77 and 7.43%).

The most popular majors in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME are Registered Nursing (87 and 8.4%), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (73 and 7.05%), and General Political Science & Government (65 and 6.27%).

The median tuition cost in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME for private four year colleges is $36,204.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 17.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,059 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,059 students enrolled in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,988 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 73 degree-majors awarded
  2. 65 degree-majors awarded
  3. 54 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 73 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 564 degrees awarded
  2. 395 degrees awarded
  3. 77 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bates College with 564 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 469 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, which is 0.827 times less than the 567 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 786 degrees mean that there were 12.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 64 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,204) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,565) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.462% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.2k), Some college (19.9k), and Bachelors Degree (12.4k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was $175,100 in 2021, which is 0.715 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $166,600 to $175,100, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 24.3 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.

Median household income in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME is $59,287. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $85,953, followed by Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME and York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, with respective values of $78,146 and $76,961.

Property

$175,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,829
$30,305
Median Property Taxes
±$1,217

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Rent vs Own

66.2%
Homeownership
2021
60.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66.2% of the housing units in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $85,953, followed by Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME and York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, with respective values of $78,146 and $76,961.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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.
$59,287
Median Household Income
± $2,177
45.8k
Number of Households
± 1,645

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.8k households in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME grew to $59,287 from the previous year's value of $55,002.

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Wage Distribution

0.389
2021 Wage GINI in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME
0.378
2020 Wage GINI in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME

In 2021, the income inequality in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.92% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Androscoggin County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74%)
  2. Carpooled (11.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.86%)

In 2021, 74% of workers in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (9.86%).

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Androscoggin County PUMA, 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 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.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME (12.8k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 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.

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92.3% of the population of Androscoggin County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 908 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1476 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 194 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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908 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 908 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (899 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.65%
Uninsured
48.3%
Employer Coverage
17.6%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
11.9%
Non-Group
2.63%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Androscoggin County PUMA, ME declined by 2.67% from 7.86% to 7.65%.

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