Kennebec County, ME

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2020 Population

122,158

0.333% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2020 Median Age

44.1

0.676% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

12.4%

3.16% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,368

0.00542% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$164,000

2.89% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

60,412

1.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kennebec County, ME had a population of 122k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $55,368. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kennebec County, ME grew from 121,753 to 122,158, a 0.333% increase and its median household income grew from $55,365 to $55,368, a 0.00542% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kennebec County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), White (Hispanic) (1.09%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.953%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.697%).

None of the households in Kennebec County, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Kennebec County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kennebec County, ME are Colby College (651 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Maine at Augusta (587 degrees), and Thomas College (253 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kennebec County, ME was $164,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Kennebec County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kennebec County, ME was 2 cars per household.

Kennebec County, ME borders Androscoggin County, ME, Franklin County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Sagadahoc County, ME, Somerset County, ME, and Waldo County, ME.

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Population & Diversity

Kennebec County, ME is home to a population of 122k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.28% of Kennebec County, ME residents were born outside of the country (2.78k people).

In 2020, there were 50.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Kennebec County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.33k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Kennebec County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kennebec County, ME was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kennebec County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kennebec County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 89
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.29k ± 268
White (Hispanic)
1.33k ± 210

1.61%

Hispanic Population

1.96k people

1.61% of the people in Kennebec County, ME are hispanic (1.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kennebec County, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,473 ± 2,381 people
Philippines
2,837 ± 1,306 people
Germany
2,823 ± 1,303 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,473 Maine residents, followed by Philippines with 2,837 and Germany with 2,823.

Foreign-Born Population

2.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.78k people

2.39%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.91k people

As of 2020, 2.28% of Kennebec County, ME residents (2.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kennebec County, ME was 2.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kennebec County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,599 ± 297
Gulf War (2001-)
1,440 ± 263
Gulf War (1990s)
1,367 ± 243

Kennebec County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kennebec County, ME employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in Kennebec County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,319 people), Retail Trade (8,381 people), and Educational Services (7,703 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($141,250), Utilities ($75,559), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,595).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,223. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.4k

2020 Value

± 1,829

1.23%

1 Year growth

± 4.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kennebec County, ME grew at a rate of 1.23%, from 59.7k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kennebec County, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,041 people), Management Occupations (5,917 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,855 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kennebec County, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k

2020 Value

± 1,829

1.23%

1 Year growth

± 4.06%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kennebec County, ME grew at a rate of 1.23%, from 59.7k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kennebec County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,319 people), Retail Trade (8,381 people), and Educational Services (7,703 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kennebec County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Kennebec County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,846

Median earning men ± $1,205

$32,389

Median earning women ± $1,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,947), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,583), and Information ($53,854).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,304), Public Administration ($45,112), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,073).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maine. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,449
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
667
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
654
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.69M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$468k
Manufacturing
$292k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$5.2B
Gasoline
$3.72B
Fuel oils
$3.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Gasoline ($3.72B) and Fuel oils ($3.13B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Maine.

$51.4B

2020 Value in Maine

$92.1B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

79% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $51.4B. This is expected to increase 79% to $92.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$5.09B
New Hampshire
$4.73B
New York
$2.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $5.09B, followed by New Hampshire with $4.73B and New York and $2.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kennebec County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 48.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Other (2.18%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.8%)
Republican Party
Other (2.18%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kennebec County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 48.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Other (2.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kennebec County, ME for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Maine

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Kennebec County, ME awarded 1,588 degrees. The student population of Kennebec County, ME in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,096 male students and 5,115 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kennebec County, ME are White (1,199 and 79.3%), followed by Two or More Races (72 and 4.76%), Hispanic or Latino (67 and 4.43%), and Unknown (66 and 4.37%).

The largest universities in Kennebec County, ME by number of degrees awarded are Colby College (651 and 41%), University of Maine at Augusta (587 and 37%), and Thomas College (253 and 15.9%).

The most popular majors in Kennebec County, ME are Liberal Arts & Sciences (171 and 10.8%), General Business Administration & Management (109 and 6.86%), and Psychiatric Services Technician (83 and 5.23%).

The median tuition costs in Kennebec County, ME are $42,175 for private four year colleges, and $7,350 and $17,760 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Kennebec County, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 10.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,211 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 8,211 students enrolled in Kennebec County, ME, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,253 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
69 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
143 degree-majors awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
76 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kennebec County, ME was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kennebec County, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colby College
651 degrees awarded
University of Maine at Augusta
587 degrees awarded
Thomas College
253 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colby College with 651 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 577 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kennebec County, ME, which is 0.571 times less than the 1,011 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,199 degrees mean that there were 16.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 72 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,175) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,755) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Measure

In 2020, 0.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.412% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (348k), Some college (231k), and Bachelors Degree (211k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kennebec County, ME was $164,000 in 2020, which is 0.714 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $159,400 to $164,000, a 2.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Kennebec County, ME is 70.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kennebec County, ME have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kennebec County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kennebec County, ME is $55,368. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kennebec County, ME was Census Tract 150 with a value of $86,156, followed by Census Tract 160 and Census Tract 120, with respective values of $80,375 and $77,125.

In 2021, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kennebec County, ME. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.35%.

Housing

Property

$164,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,078

$37,144

Median Property Taxes

±$1,343

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kennebec County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kennebec County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2020

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.7% of the housing units in Kennebec County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kennebec County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 150
Census Tract 160
Census Tract 120

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kennebec County, ME was Census Tract 150 with a value of $86,156, followed by Census Tract 160 and Census Tract 120, with respective values of $80,375 and $77,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kennebec County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,368

Median Household Income

± $2,112

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,728

In 2020, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Kennebec County, ME grew to $55,368 from the previous year's value of $55,365.

The following chart displays the households in Kennebec County, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kennebec County, ME is from Maine.

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Maine

0.439

2019 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2020, the income inequality in Maine was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.2% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.92%)
Worked At Home (7.02%)

In 2020, 78.5% of workers in Kennebec County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.92%) and those who worked at home (7.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kennebec County, ME have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Kennebec County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kennebec County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kennebec County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kennebec County, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kennebec County, ME. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.35%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kennebec County, ME (14.7k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kennebec County, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in Kennebec County, ME. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 168 in Kennebec County, ME. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 34.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.5% of the population of Kennebec County, ME has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maine was $9,531 in 2014. This is a 4.36% increase from the previous year ($9,133).

Primary care physicians in Kennebec County, ME see 830 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year (786 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1176 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maine. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maine, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

830 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kennebec County, ME

Primary care physicians in Kennebec County, ME see an average of 830 patients per year. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year (786 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kennebec County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maine across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.54%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.32%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kennebec County, ME grew by 1.25% from 7.45% to 7.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kennebec County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.2 in Kennebec County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kennebec County, ME.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32% in Kennebec County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kennebec County, ME.

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