2023 ACS Census Data · Population 31,261
Washington County is a small county in Maine with a population of 31,261. The median household income is $52,237, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.8%, median home value is $147,100, and 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
31,261
2023 estimate
Rank #1435 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,237
Household
Rank #2543 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$147,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2055 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1167 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.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% below Maine avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
46% below Maine avg·19% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Maine avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,459
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
38% below Maine avg·30% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% below Maine avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Maine avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% above Maine avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
21,703
Households
13,989
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,226
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
21% below Maine avg·3% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Maine avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.1%
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