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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