Westbrook, ME

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2023 Population

20,484

0.713% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2023 Median Age

37.5

0.531% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.13%

2.28% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$85,868

5.75% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$341,800

13.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

12,127

1.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Westbrook, ME had a population of 20.5k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $85,868. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Westbrook, ME grew from 20,339 to 20,484, a 0.713% increase and its median household income grew from $81,198 to $85,868, a 5.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westbrook, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.33%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), and White (Hispanic) (1.85%).

None of the households in Westbrook, 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.

96.5% of the residents in Westbrook, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westbrook, ME are Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook (231 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Westbrook, ME was $341,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%.

Most people in Westbrook, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Westbrook, ME was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Westbrook, ME is home to a population of 20.5k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.5% of Westbrook, ME residents were born outside of the country (2.15k people).

In 2023, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Westbrook, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Westbrook, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Westbrook, ME was 96.8%, 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)
16.6k ± 735
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.3k ± 467
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 415

2.1%

Hispanic Population

430 people

2.1% of the people in Westbrook, ME are hispanic (430 people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
9,723 ± 2,412 people
China
2,585 ± 1,247 people
Germany
2,409 ± 1,204 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,723 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,585 and Germany with 2,409.

Foreign-Born Population

10.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.15k people

8.69%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.77k people

As of 2023, 10.5% of Westbrook, ME residents (2.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westbrook, ME was 8.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Gulf War (2001-)
340 ± 173
Vietnam
249 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
193 ± 161

Westbrook, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westbrook, ME employs 12.1k people. The largest industries in Westbrook, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,194 people), Retail Trade (1,943 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,281 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,011), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,293), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,644).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,509. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.1k

2023 Value

± 1,016

−1.97%

1 Year decline

± 12.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westbrook, ME declined at a rate of −1.97%, from 12.4k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westbrook, ME, are Management Occupations (1,352 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,310 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,281 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westbrook, 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

12.1k

2023 Value

± 1,016

−1.97%

1 Year decline

± 12.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westbrook, ME declined at a rate of −1.97%, from 12.4k employees to 12.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westbrook, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,194 people), Retail Trade (1,943 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,281 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

$57,947

Median earning men ± $9,135

$47,718

Median earning women ± $6,228

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,880), Wholesale Trade ($73,382), and Public Administration ($72,665).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,484), Construction ($67,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,528).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

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

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

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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
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

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 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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Westbrook, ME awarded 231 degrees. The student population of Westbrook, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 23 male students and 225 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westbrook, ME are White (201 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 4.33%), Asian (6 and 2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.6%).

The largest universities in Westbrook, ME by number of degrees awarded are Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook (231 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Westbrook, ME are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (99 and 42.9%), Massage Therapy (59 and 25.5%), and General Cosmetology (43 and 18.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 248 students enrolled in Westbrook, ME, 9.27% men and 90.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 212 records, of which 91.5% were women and 8.49% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Westbrook, ME was General Cosmetology with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Westbrook, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

231 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook with 231 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westbrook, ME, which is 0.116 times less than the 207 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 201 degrees mean that there were 20.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (355k), Some college (229k), and Bachelors Degree (225k).

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 Westbrook, ME was $341,800 in 2023, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $300,400 to $341,800, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Westbrook, ME is 64.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Westbrook, ME have an average commute time of 20.8 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.

Median household income in Westbrook, ME is $85,868. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Westbrook, ME was Census Tract 26 with a value of $105,125, followed by Census Tract 27 and Census Tract 28, with respective values of $105,101 and $48,095.

Housing

Property

$341,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,459

$5,739

Median Property Taxes

±$588

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

64.3%

Homeownership

2023

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.3% of the housing units in Westbrook, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westbrook, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 26
Census Tract 27
Census Tract 28

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westbrook, ME was Census Tract 26 with a value of $105,125, followed by Census Tract 27 and Census Tract 28, with respective values of $105,101 and $48,095.

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

Household Income

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

$85,868

Median Household Income

± $11,892

8.93k

Number of Households

± 827

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.93k households in Westbrook, ME grew to $85,868 from the previous year's value of $81,198.

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.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Maine

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2022, the income inequality in Maine was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.204% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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.

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 2023

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (18.1%)
Carpooled (7.42%)

In 2023, 71.3% of workers in Westbrook, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.42%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westbrook, ME have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% 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

9.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westbrook, ME (1.84k out of 20.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westbrook, 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.

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.

Health

97.8% of the population of Westbrook, ME has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, ME see 583 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (595 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 129 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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583 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cumberland County, ME

Primary care physicians in Cumberland County, ME see an average of 583 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (595 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.16%

Uninsured

57.6%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westbrook, ME declined by 17.4% from 2.62% to 2.16%.

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

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