Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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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
55,003
1.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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%).

None of the households in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME was $175,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

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

Lewiston-Auburn, ME borders Augusta-Waterville, ME and Portland-South Portland, ME.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lewiston-Auburn, ME is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.63% of Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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.

Citizenship

98.2%
2021 Citizenship
98.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Lewiston-Auburn, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME are hispanic (2.17k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    9,400 ± 2,372 people
  2. Germany
    2,803 ± 1,298 people
  3. China
    2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

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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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME was 3.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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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

Lewiston-Auburn, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lewiston-Auburn, ME employs 55k people. The largest industries in Lewiston-Auburn, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,254 people), Retail Trade (7,081 people), and Manufacturing (5,839 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,750), Public Administration ($61,402), and Information ($60,517).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

55k
2021 Value
± 1,792
1.6%
1 Year growth
± 4.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lewiston-Auburn, ME grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 54.1k employees to 55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lewiston-Auburn, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,474 people), Management Occupations (5,124 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,845 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lewiston-Auburn, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

55k
2021 Value
± 1,792
1.6%
1 Year growth
± 4.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lewiston-Auburn, ME grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 54.1k employees to 55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lewiston-Auburn, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,254 people), Retail Trade (7,081 people), and Manufacturing (5,839 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lewiston-Auburn, ME, though some of these residents may live in Lewiston-Auburn, 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.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 901
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 609
    Manufacturing
  3. 582
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $957k
    Manufacturing
  2. $657k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $599k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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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).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

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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.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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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.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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.

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME for private four year colleges is $36,204.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 73 degrees awarded.

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

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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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in Lewiston-Auburn, ME is $59,287. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Lewiston-Auburn, ME was Cumberland County, ME with a value of $80,679, followed by York County, ME and Sagadahoc County, ME, with respective values of $73,856 and $73,343.

Property

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

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

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

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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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lewiston-Auburn, ME was Cumberland County, ME with a value of $80,679, followed by York County, ME and Sagadahoc County, ME, with respective values of $73,856 and $73,343.

The following map shows all of the counties in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME grew to $59,287 from the previous year's value of $55,002.

The following chart displays the households in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME is from Maine.
0.436
2021 Wage GINI in Maine
0.434
2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74%)
  2. Carpooled (11.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.86%)

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

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

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lewiston-Auburn, ME have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lewiston-Auburn, ME have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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 Lewiston-Auburn, 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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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).

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.

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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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME declined by 2.67% from 7.86% to 7.65%.

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

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