Kennebec County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 126,808 | — | #515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,077 | -8.1% | #1,265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,016 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $238,200 | -15.5% | #1,007 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $992 | -14.7% | #1,020 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.7% | #1,170 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kennebec County has a population of 126,808, making it the #515 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kennebec County is $69,077, ranking #1,265 out of 3,222 counties — 8.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Kennebec County is $238,200 (-15.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $992/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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94.2% of residents in Kennebec County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, Maine has a total population of 126,808, making it the 515th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kennebec County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kennebec County is $69,077, which ranks #1,265 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Kennebec County is $238,200, 15.5% below the national median. Renters in Kennebec County pay a median gross rent of $992 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kennebec County, 31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Kennebec County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Kennebec County, Maine comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.