Maine
ME · 16 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in Maine
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | $95,677 |
| 2 | York County | $88,333 |
| 3 | Sagadahoc County | $87,806 |
| 4 | Lincoln County | $76,875 |
| 5 | Knox County | $74,096 |
| 6 | Waldo County | $72,782 |
| 7 | Hancock County | $72,744 |
| 8 | Kennebec County | $69,077 |
| 9 | Androscoggin County | $67,873 |
| 10 | Penobscot County | $66,356 |
Lowest Income Counties in Maine
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Washington County | $56,024 |
| 15 | Aroostook County | $56,700 |
| 14 | Somerset County | $58,179 |
| 13 | Franklin County | $58,675 |
| 12 | Oxford County | $60,173 |
| 11 | Piscataquis County | $61,345 |
| 10 | Penobscot County | $66,356 |
| 9 | Androscoggin County | $67,873 |
| 8 | Kennebec County | $69,077 |
| 7 | Hancock County | $72,744 |
About Maine
Maine has a total population of 1,387,817, making it the 43rd most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 16 counties.
The median household income in Maine is $74,733, ranking 33rd among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 10.7% and the unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
Housing in Maine has a median home value of $296,600 with a homeownership rate of 74.3%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,139 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.