Saco, ME

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2019 Population

19,497

0.801% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2019 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

7.29%

18% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$70,517

3.29% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$258,900

5.46% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

11,310

2.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Saco, ME had a population of 19.5k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $70,517. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Saco, ME grew from 19,342 to 19,497, a 0.801% increase and its median household income grew from $68,271 to $70,517, a 3.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saco, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), White (Hispanic) (1.01%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.816%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.672%). 0% of the households in Saco, ME speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.8% of the residents in Saco, ME are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Saco, ME was $258,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%. Most people in Saco, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Saco, ME was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Saco, ME is home to a population of 19.5k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.24% of Saco, ME residents were born outside of the country (632 people).

In 2019, there were 44.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.5k people) in Saco, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 416 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 197 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saco, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.5k ± 304
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
416 ± 217
White (Hispanic)
197 ± 123

1.45%

Hispanic Population

283 people

1.45% of the people in Saco, ME are hispanic (283 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

632 people

3.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

697 people

As of 2019, 3.24% of Saco, ME residents (632 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saco, ME was 3.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 19.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Saco, ME was 41.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 54. But people in Saco, ME are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Saco, ME residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,379 ± 2,369 people
Philippines
3,069 ± 1,359 people
Germany
2,577 ± 1,245 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,379 Maine residents, followed by Philippines with 3,069 and Germany with 2,577.

Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

99.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.8% of Saco, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Saco, ME was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
421 ± 107
Gulf War (1990s)
300 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
99 ± 66

Saco, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maine. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maine, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maine. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maine across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Saco, ME is $70,517. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Saco, ME was Census Tract 51 with a value of $96,298, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 52, with respective values of $87,688 and $69,027.

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,698. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Saco, ME employs 11.3k people. The largest industries in Saco, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,186 people), Retail Trade (1,488 people), and Educational Services (1,087 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($83,819), Information ($65,000), and Finance & Insurance ($62,598).

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,517

2019 value

± $3,504

3.29%

1 Year Growth

± 6.44%

Households in Saco, ME have a median annual income of $70,517, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $68,271 in 2018, which represents a 3.29% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Saco, ME compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

$60,757

Average Male Salary in Maine

± $2,655

$48,698

Average Female Salary in Maine

± $2,118

In 2019, full-time male employees in Maine made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maine

Asian
$52,638 ± $17,823
White
$47,033 ± $1,536
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$36,945 ± $33,395

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maine workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maine.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.439

2019 Wage GINI in Maine

0.442

2018 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2019, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.718% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 51
Census Tract 54
Census Tract 52

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saco, ME was Census Tract 51 with a value of $96,298, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 52, with respective values of $87,688 and $69,027.

The following map shows all of the places in Saco, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saco, ME (1.39k out of 19.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,201 ± 283
Two Or More
177 ± 139
Hispanic
37 ± 88

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

11.3k

2019 Value

± 778

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 9.42%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Saco, ME grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 11.1k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saco, ME, are Management Occupations (1,507 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,187 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,091 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saco, ME.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Saco, ME, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,507 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,187 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,091 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Saco, ME has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (1.48 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (1.31 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.3 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Saco, ME, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,000), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($68,443), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($67,167).

Industries

Employment by Industries

11.3k

2019 Value

± 778

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 9.42%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Saco, ME grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 11.1k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saco, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,186 people), Retail Trade (1,488 people), and Educational Services (1,087 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saco, ME, though some of these residents may live in Saco, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Saco, ME, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,186 people), Retail Trade (1,488 people), and Educational Services (1,087 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Saco, ME has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.48 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.39 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.22 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Saco, ME, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($83,819), Information ($65,000), and Finance & Insurance ($62,598).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $8.2B, followed by Gasoline ($5.03B) and Newsprint/paper ($4.23B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Maine.

$56.2B

2018 Value in Maine

$103B

Projected 2045 Value in Maine

83.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Maine trade was $56.2B. This is expected to increase 83.9% to $103B by 2045.

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

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

In 2018, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Hampshire with $5.75B, followed by Massachusetts with $5.7B and New York and $3.33B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, ME went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.1%), followed by Other (7.02%). The most partisan county was Cumberland County, ME with 59.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Saco, ME. Showing the available data for York County, ME.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (48.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.1%)
Republican Party
Other (7.02%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.1%), followed by Other (7.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Maine.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for York County, ME

48.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maine

Cumberland County, ME
59.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Piscataquis County, ME
58.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Somerset County, ME
57.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maine was Cumberland County, ME with 59.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maine colored by their party leaning.

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

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 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saco, ME was $258,900 in 2019, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $245,500 to $258,900, a 5.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Saco, ME is 65.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Saco, ME have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saco, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$258,900

2019 Median

± $10,511

$245,500

2018 Median

± $10,148

In 2019, the median property value in Saco, ME grew to to $258,900 from the previous year's value of $245,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Saco, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saco, ME the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$70,517

Median Household Income

± $3,504

7.95k

Number of Households

± 608

In 2019, the median household income of the 7.95k households in Saco, ME grew to $70,517 from the previous year's value of $68,271.

The following chart displays the households in Saco, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Saco, ME distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saco, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

65.5%

2019 Homeownership

67.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65.5% of the housing units in Saco, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Saco, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saco, ME have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Saco, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (3.8%)

In 2019, 82.8% of workers in Saco, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (3.8%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

93.7% of the population of Saco, ME has health coverage, with 59.9% on employee plans, 7.95% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maine was $9,531 in 2014. This is a 4.36% increase from the previous year ($9,133).

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see 1339 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.29% increase from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 241 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15%). Additionally, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for York County, ME.

1,339 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, ME

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see an average of 1,339 patients per year. This represents a 2.29% increase from the previous year (1,309 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,531

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maine

$5,015

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,504

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,325

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maine (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.36%, from $9,133 to $9,531.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.32%

Uninsured

59.9%

Employer Coverage

7.95%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saco, ME declined by 20.4% from 7.94% to 6.32%.

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