Bangor, ME

Census Place

2024 Population

31,938

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2024 Median Age

0.737% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.9%

19.6% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$59,942

3.18% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Bangor, ME is home to a population of 31.9k people, from which 97.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 6.06% of Bangor, ME residents were born outside of the country (1.94k people).

In 2024, there were 30.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28k people) in Bangor, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 909 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 822 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2024 Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bangor, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 540
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
909 ± 221
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
822 ± 191

3.05%

Hispanic Population

975 people

3.05% of the people in Bangor, ME are hispanic (975 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bangor, 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
10,285 ± 2,481 people
China
2,950 ± 1,332 people
Other Africa, not specified
2,714 ± 1,278 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 10,285 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,950 and Other Africa, not specified with 2,714.

Foreign-Born Population

6.06%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.94k people

5.36%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.7k people

As of 2024, 6.06% of Bangor, ME residents (1.94k 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 Bangor, ME was 5.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
922 ± 242
Gulf War (2001-)
306 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
205 ± 85

Bangor, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.01 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bangor, ME.

Economy

The economy of Bangor, ME employs 15.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bangor, ME were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,682 people), Educational Services (2,210 people), and Retail Trade (2,200 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($70,167), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,484), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($65,484).

Employment

Occupations

15.9k

2024 Value

± 1,139

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 9.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bangor, ME grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 15.7k employees to 15.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bangor, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,070 people), Management Occupations (1,636 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bangor, 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

15.9k

2024 Value

± 1,139

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 9.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bangor, ME grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 15.7k employees to 15.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bangor, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,682 people), Educational Services (2,210 people), and Retail Trade (2,200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bangor, ME, though some of these residents may live in Bangor, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,593

Median earning men ± $4,895

$39,345

Median earning women ± $3,147

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,092), Information ($66,458), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,484).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($140,877), Manufacturing ($54,183), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,214).

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 Bangor, 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses 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.

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

Education

The student population of Bangor, ME in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,574 male students and 4,133 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bangor, ME are White (1,293 and 86.7%), Two or More Races (55 and 3.69%), Unknown (52 and 3.49%), and Black or African American (44 and 2.95%).

The largest universities in Bangor, ME by number of degrees awarded are Husson University (899 and 59.1%), Eastern Maine Community College (400 and 26.3%), and Beal University (177 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Bangor, ME are Registered Nursing (188 and 12.4%), General Business Administration & Management (174 and 11.4%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (59 and 3.88%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $22,072.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Bangor, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,707 (38.4% men and 61.6% 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 2024 there were 6,707 students enrolled in Bangor, ME, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,330 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
71 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
52 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
43 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bangor, ME was Registered Nursing with 71 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Husson University
899 degrees awarded
Eastern Maine Community College
400 degrees awarded
Beal University
177 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Husson University with 899 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 580 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bangor, ME, which is 0.617 times less than the 940 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,293 degrees mean that there were 23.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 55 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 ($22,072) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,276) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bangor, ME was $219,600 in 2024, which is 0.66 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $206,300 to $219,600, a 6.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Bangor, ME is 47.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bangor, ME have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bangor, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$219,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,305

$6,880

Median Property Taxes

±$639

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

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

Rent vs Own

47.2%

Homeownership

2024

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 47.2% of the housing units in Bangor, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bangor, 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.

$59,942

Median Household Income

± $7,028

14.6k

Number of Households

± 1,066

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Bangor, ME grew to $59,942 from the previous year's value of $58,096.

The following chart displays the households in Bangor, 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

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

0.439

2024 Wage GINI in Maine

0.439

2023 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2024, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.15% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (72.6%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Walked (6.62%)

In 2024, 72.6% of workers in Bangor, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who walked to work (6.62%).

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

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bangor, ME have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Bangor, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bangor, ME (5.31k out of 29.7k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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