Congressional District 2, ME

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2021 Population

657,251

0.462% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

US Representative

Jared Golden

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.3

0.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

0.268% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,363

5.39% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,000

4.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Congressional District 2, ME had a population of 657k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $54,363.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 2, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.95%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.812%), and White (Hispanic) (0.748%).

5.78% of the households in Congressional District 2, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Congressional District 2, ME are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Congressional District 2, ME was $159,000, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

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

Congressional District 2, ME borders Congressional District 1, ME, Congressional District 1, NH, and Congressional District 2, NH.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Congressional District 2, ME is home to a population of 657k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.77% of Congressional District 2, ME residents were born outside of the country (18.2k people).

In 2021, there were 33.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (611k people) in Congressional District 2, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.25k 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 Congressional District 2, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (19,542 households), Spanish (5,017 households), and German (1,328 households).

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Congressional District 2, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Congressional District 2, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 2, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
611k ± 777
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18.2k ± 949
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.25k ± 483

1.59%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

1.59% of the people in Congressional District 2, ME are hispanic (10.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Congressional District 2, ME as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.2k people

2.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.1k people

As of 2021, 2.77% of Congressional District 2, ME residents (18.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Congressional District 2, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
19,542 households (3.12%)
Spanish
5,017 households (0.801%)
German
1,328 households (0.212%)

5.78% of the households in Congressional District 2, 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 Congressional District 2, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 3.12% of the households in Congressional District 2, 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
18,760 ± 846
Gulf War (2001-)
8,602 ± 634
Gulf War (1990s)
6,980 ± 559

Congressional District 2, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Congressional District 2, ME employs 310k people. The largest industries in Congressional District 2, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (55,245 people), Retail Trade (40,109 people), and Educational Services (34,588 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,583), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($54,444), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,321).

Employment

Occupations

310k

2021 Value

± 3,767

0.0281%

1 Year growth

± 1.73%

In 2021, there were 310k employees (± 3,767) in Congressional District 2, ME.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Congressional District 2, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,404 people), Management Occupations (28,540 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (28,005 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Congressional District 2, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

310k

2021 Value

± 3,767

0.0281%

1 Year growth

± 1.73%

In 2021, there were 310k employees (± 3,767) in Congressional District 2, ME.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Congressional District 2, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (55,245 people), Retail Trade (40,109 people), and Educational Services (34,588 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Congressional District 2, ME, though some of these residents may live in Congressional District 2, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,190

Median earning men ± $637

$31,916

Median earning women ± $472

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,480), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,539), and Wholesale Trade ($52,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,051), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,596), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,374).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

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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.

Congressional District 2, ME is currently represented by Jared Golden 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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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
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.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Congressional District 2, ME

Jared Golden

District 2 Representative

Democratic Party

Congressional District 2, ME is currently represented by Jared Golden (Democratic Party).

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

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

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 Congressional District 2, ME was $159,000 in 2021, which is 0.649 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $151,600 to $159,000, a 4.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Congressional District 2, ME is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Congressional District 2, ME have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Congressional District 2, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$159,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,396

$204,036

Median Property Taxes

±$2,778

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 Congressional District 2, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Congressional District 2, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

N/A

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In N/A, 73% of the housing units in Congressional District 2, ME were occupied by their owner.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Congressional District 2, 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.

$54,363

Median Household Income

± $689

2.46M

Number of Households

± 9,118

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.46M households in Congressional District 2, ME was $54,363.

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 2, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (9.96%)
Worked At Home (8.73%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Congressional District 2, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.96%) and those who worked at home (8.73%).

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

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Congressional District 2, ME have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Congressional District 2, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Congressional District 2, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Congressional District 2, ME (85.1k out of 639k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Congressional District 2, 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.

Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.77%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.66%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Congressional District 2, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.