Westbrook, ME

Census Place

2024 Population

20,775

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2024 Median Age

37.4

0.267% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.97%

12.7% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$85,038

0.967% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Westbrook, ME is home to a population of 20.8k people, from which 95.7% are citizens.

As of 2024, 10.1% of Westbrook, ME residents were born outside of the country (2.09k people).

In 2024, there were 17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.7k people) in Westbrook, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 982 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 813 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.7% of Westbrook, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westbrook, ME was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westbrook, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 764
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
982 ± 500
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
813 ± 261

3.75%

Hispanic Population

780 people

3.75% of the people in Westbrook, ME are hispanic (780 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westbrook, 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

10.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.09k people

10.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.15k people

As of 2024, 10.1% of Westbrook, ME residents (2.09k 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 Westbrook, ME was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
293 ± 101
Gulf War (2001-)
257 ± 138
Korea
148 ± 214

Westbrook, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of Westbrook, ME employs 12.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westbrook, ME were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,399 people), Retail Trade (1,871 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,264 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,817), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,648), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,038).

Employment

Occupations

12.6k

2024 Value

± 1,048

3.51%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westbrook, ME grew at a rate of 3.51%, from 12.1k employees to 12.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westbrook, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,476 people), Management Occupations (1,395 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,200 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westbrook, 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

12.6k

2024 Value

± 1,048

3.51%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westbrook, ME grew at a rate of 3.51%, from 12.1k employees to 12.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westbrook, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,399 people), Retail Trade (1,871 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westbrook, ME, though some of these residents may live in Westbrook, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,135

Median earning men ± $11,475

$46,343

Median earning women ± $5,313

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,750), Public Administration ($74,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,579).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,893), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,417), and Construction ($63,056).

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 Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 28 male students and 235 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westbrook, ME are White (221 and 89.1%), Black or African American (9 and 3.63%), Asian (5 and 2.02%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 2.02%).

The largest universities in Westbrook, ME by number of degrees awarded are Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook (248 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Westbrook, ME are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (129 and 52%), Massage Therapy (49 and 19.8%), and General Cosmetology (34 and 13.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 263 students enrolled in Westbrook, ME, 10.6% men and 89.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 235 records, of which 91.1% were women and 8.94% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
129 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
49 degrees awarded
Barbering
19 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Westbrook, ME was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Westbrook, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

248 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook with 248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westbrook, ME, which is 0.083 times less than the 229 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 221 degrees mean that there were 24.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westbrook, ME was $383,300 in 2024, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $341,800 to $383,300, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Westbrook, ME is 61.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westbrook, ME have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westbrook, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$383,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,783

$5,592

Median Property Taxes

±$564

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2024

59.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.2% of the housing units in Westbrook, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westbrook, 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.

$85,038

Median Household Income

± $6,523

9.14k

Number of Households

± 773

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.14k households in Westbrook, ME declined from $85,038 from the previous year's value of $85,868.

The following chart displays the households in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, 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 (71.5%)
Worked At Home (17.8%)
Carpooled (6.17%)

In 2024, 71.5% of workers in Westbrook, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.17%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westbrook, ME have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.685% of the workforce in Westbrook, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westbrook, ME (1.63k out of 20.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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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