Portland, ME

PORTLAND, MAINE: Demographic and Financial Snapshot

(Last updated on 1.27.21)

AGE IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Age Range	Population	Percent
20 to 24 years	5,292	7.9%
25 to 29 years	8,140	12.2%
30 to 34 years	6,282	9.4%
35 to 39 years	4,701	7.1%
40 to 44 years	4,173	6.3%
45 to 49 years	3,974	6.0%
50 to 54 years	3,969	6.0%
55 to 59 years	4,612	6.9%
60 to 64 years	4,038	6.1%
65 to 69 years	3,211	4.8%
70 to 74 years	2,329	3.5%
75 to 79 years	1,621	2.4%
80 to 84 years	966	1.5%
85+ years	1,699	2.6%

The median age in Portland is 36.8 years

Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age

ETHNICITY IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Ethnicity	Population	Percent
White	56,900	85.9%
Black or African American	4,615	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	259	0.4%
Asian	2,122	3.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	30	0.0%
Other	145	0.2%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race

EDUCATION IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Education Level	Population	Percent
Less than 9th grade	1,382	2.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma	1,829	3.7%
High school graduate (includes GED)	8,412	17.1%
Some college, no degree	8,883	18.0%
Associate’s degree	3,644	7.4%
Bachelor’s degree	15,132	30.7%
Graduate or professional degree	9,984	20.3%
High school graduate or higher	46,055	93.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	25,116	51.0%
Less than Bachelor’s degree	24,150	49.0%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)

HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Annual Household Income	Percent
Less than $10,000	8.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.9%
$200,000 or more	5.3%

Median household income: $56,977

Mean household income: $73,923

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income

HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Education Level	Average Income
Less than high school graduate	$18,703
High school graduate (includes GED)	$26,212
Some college or Associate’s degree	$32,271
Bachelor’s degree	$41,473
Graduate or professional degree	$58,618

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)

MARITAL STATUS IN PORTLAND, MAINE

	Population	Percent
Population 15+ years	57,961	NA
Never married	27,803	48.0%
Now married (except separated)	20,143	34.8%
Separated	347	0.6%
Widowed	3,482	6.0%
Divorced	6,186	10.7%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over

POVERTY STATUS IN PORTLAND, MAINE

	Population	Percent
Living beneath poverty line	10,420	15.9%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate

HOUSING IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Owner-occupied housing units	13,555
Renter-occupied housing units	17,009
Single-family detached units	12,477
Homeownership rate	44.3%
Vacancy rate	10.7%
Have Broadband Internet Subscription	83.5%
Average housing value	$315,826
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage)	$1,366
Average rent	$1,008

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics

SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Average income	$73,923
Average household size	2.12
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force	72.2%
Percent disabled	12.1%
Percent with health coverage	92.1%
Average travel time to work (in minutes)	19.1
Percent workers using public transportation	3.0%
Percent veterans	5.3%
Percent foreign born	11.9%
Percent speaking Spanish at home	1.0%

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics

CONSUMER SPENDING IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Total consumer expenditures per household	$64,801.72
Alcoholic beverages	$522.09
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home	$302.41
Beer consumed away from home	$94.05
Wine consumed away from home	$46.40
Apparel & services	$1,905.83
Men’s apparel	$374.63
Women’s apparel	$634.64
Children’s apparel	$281.30
Boys’ apparel	$94.48
Girls’ apparel	$104.37
Footwear	$437.12
Dining out (food away from home)	$3,269.23
Dining out – Breakfast	$334.73
Dining out – Lunch	$1,006.81
Dining out – Dinner	$1,523.86
Education	$1,358.22
Entertainment / recreation	$2,774.28
Club membership fees	$203.25
Dating services	$0.81
Pet food	$218.01
Pet services	$54.40
Food consumed at home	$4,549.60
Bakery products consumed at home	$596.03
Dairy products consumed at home	$467.61
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home	$895.33
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home	$1,007.64
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home	$444.81
Snacks / other food products consumed at home	$1,582.99
Health care	$4,937.87
Medical services	$916.07
Nonprescription drugs	$122.46
Household Services	$1,737.69
Care for the elderly and handicapped	$61.31
Lawn and garden services	$350.36
Housekeeping services	$141.64
PC repair	$6.08
Housing	$20,733.83
Home improvements	$1,977.65
Utilities, fuel, and public services	$4,148.36
Phone services	$1,544.92
Water	$582.52
Life and other insurance	$353.13
Pensions and social security	$6,853.79
Personal care products and services	$774.03
Hair care products	$94.49
Personal care products	$329.32
Local transportation	$7,410.94
Gasoline	$1,925.71
Vehicle maintenance and repair	$1,042.40
Travel	$1,875.28
Airline fares	$470.83
Auto / truck rental on trips	$22.97
Lodging on trips	$501.14
Food and drink on trips	$456.25
Entertainment on trips	$156.59

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)

DEBT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY (home to PORTLAND, MAINE)

% with any debt in collections	26%
Average debt in collections	$1,444
% with medical debt in collections	18%
Average medical debt in collections	$645
% with student loan debt	21%
Average student loan debt	$21,095
Average monthly student loan payment	$207
% with auto debt	35%

Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt

UNEMPLOYMENT IN PORTLAND, MAINE

Year	Population	Percent
January 2019	1,068	2.8%
February 2019	998	2.7%
March 2019	1,061	2.8%
April 2019	955	2.5%
May 2019	900	2.3%
June 2019	868	2.2%
July 2019	835	2.1%
August 2019	741	1.9%
September 2019	733	1.9%
October 2019	766	2.0%
November 2019	878	2.3%
December 2019	827	2.2%
January 2020	1,041	2.7%
February 2020	1,083	2.9%
March 2020	951	2.5%
April 2020	4,840	13.2%
May 2020	4,613	12.5%
June 2020	3,418	9.0%
July 2020	5,114	12.5%
August 2020	3,070	7.8%
September 2020	2,598	6.8%
October 2020	2,067	5.5%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)

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