2023 ACS Census Data · Population 125,614
Kennebec County is a mid-sized county in Maine with a population of 125,614. The median household income is $65,062, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3%, median home value is $219,900, and 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% above the national average.
Population
125,614
2023 estimate
Rank #518 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$65,062
Household
Rank #1419 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$219,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1016 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
30.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #662 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below Maine avg·0% above national avg
Poverty Rate
1% below Maine avg·18% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Maine avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,344
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below Maine avg·5% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Maine avg·3% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Maine avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Maine avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
63,140
Households
53,936
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,441
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Maine avg·28% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Maine avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.3%
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