York County, ME

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2020 Population

206,074

0.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2020 Median Age

45.3

0.221% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.43%

0.0363% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$68,932

1.62% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$260,800

3.37% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

110,066

2.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, York County, ME had a population of 206k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $68,932. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of York County, ME grew from 204,316 to 206,074, a 0.86% increase and its median household income grew from $67,830 to $68,932, a 1.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), White (Hispanic) (1.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.13%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.833%).

None of the households in York 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.

98.5% of the residents in York County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, ME are University of New England (1,660 degrees awarded in 2020), York County Community College (215 degrees), and The Landing School (60 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in York County, ME was $260,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%. Most people in York County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, ME was 2 cars per household.

York County, ME borders Cumberland County, ME, Oxford County, ME, Carroll County, NH, Rockingham County, NH, and Strafford County, NH.

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Diversity

York County, ME is home to a population of 206k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.51% of York County, ME residents were born outside of the country (7.23k people).

In 2020, there were 41.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (193k people) in York County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.57k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
193k ± 932
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.66k ± 1.02k
White (Hispanic)
2.57k ± 267

1.79%

Hispanic Population

3.69k people

1.79% of the people in York County, ME are hispanic (3.69k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.23k people

3.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.63k people

As of 2020, 3.51% of York County, ME residents (7.23k 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 York County, ME was 3.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in York County, ME was 45.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in York County, ME are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all York County, ME residents was 45.

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.

Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.5% of York County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in York County, ME was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,086 ± 517
Gulf War (2001-)
2,958 ± 490
Gulf War (1990s)
2,328 ± 434

York County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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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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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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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Community Mobility

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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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Economy

Median household income in York County, ME is $68,932. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, ME was Census Tract 360.02 with a value of $113,590, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 51, with respective values of $95,521 and $93,059.

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.

The economy of York County, ME employs 110k people. The largest industries in York County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,494 people), Retail Trade (15,749 people), and Manufacturing (12,944 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,000), Utilities ($74,485), and Finance & Insurance ($60,354).

Wages

Median Household Income

$68,932

2020 value

± $2,239

1.62%

1 Year Growth

± 3.83%

Households in York County, ME have a median annual income of $68,932, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,830 in 2019, which represents a 1.62% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in York County, ME compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$62,031

Average Male Salary in Maine

± $2,650

$50,223

Average Female Salary in Maine

± $2,206

In 2020, full-time male employees in Maine made 1.24 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maine

Asian
$50,179 ± $15,705
White
$48,440 ± $1,571
Other
$44,658 ± $29,377

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maine workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maine.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 360.02
Census Tract 54
Census Tract 51

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, ME was Census Tract 360.02 with a value of $113,590, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 51, with respective values of $95,521 and $93,059.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, ME (15.1k out of 203k 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 Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,050 ± 1,028
Hispanic
729 ± 263
Two Or More
447 ± 175

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

110k

2020 Value

± 2,791

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in York County, ME grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 108k employees to 110k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, ME, are Management Occupations (12,574 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,727 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,164 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, ME.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of York County, ME, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (12,574 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,727 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,164 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, York County, ME has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.28 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.25 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.24 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of York County, ME, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,289), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($73,073), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($72,069).

Industries

Employment by Industries

110k

2020 Value

± 2,791

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in York County, ME grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 108k employees to 110k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,494 people), Retail Trade (15,749 people), and Manufacturing (12,944 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, ME, though some of these residents may live in York County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in York County, ME, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,494 people), Retail Trade (15,749 people), and Manufacturing (12,944 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, York County, ME has an unusually high number of Retail Trade (1.3 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.19 times), and Manufacturing (1.17 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in York County, ME, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,000), Utilities ($74,485), and Finance & Insurance ($60,354).

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 York County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Other (2.17%). The most partisan county was Cumberland County, ME with 65.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Other (2.17%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Other (2.17%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Maine.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for York County, ME

54.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maine

Cumberland County, ME
65.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Piscataquis County, ME
61.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Somerset County, ME
59.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maine was Cumberland County, ME with 65.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maine colored by their party leaning.

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 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 York County, ME awarded 1,935 degrees. The student population of York County, ME is skewed towards women, with 2,797 male students and 6,034 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, ME are White (1,483 and 77.5%), followed by Unknown (156 and 8.15%), Black or African American (105 and 5.49%), and Asian (100 and 5.22%).

The largest universities in York County, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of New England (1,660 and 85.8%), York County Community College (215 and 11.1%), and The Landing School (60 and 3.1%).

The most popular majors in York County, ME are Social Work (240 and 12.4%), Teacher Education (146 and 7.55%), and General Public Health (146 and 7.55%).

The median tuition cost in York County, ME for private four year colleges is $37,390.

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
236 degree-majorss awarded
General Public Health
132 degree-majorss awarded
Teacher Education
73 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in York County, ME was Social Work with 236 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New England
1,660 degrees awarded
York County Community College
215 degrees awarded
The Landing School
60 degrees awarded

$37,390

Median Private

In 2020, the York County, ME institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New England with 1,660 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

556

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,379

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 556 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, ME, which is 0.403 times less than the 1,379 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in York County, ME by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,483 degrees awarded
Unknown
156 degrees awarded
Black or African American
105 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in York County, ME was White students. These 1,483 degrees mean that there were 9.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 156 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, ME was $260,800 in 2020, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $252,300 to $260,800, a 3.37% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, ME is 74.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in York County, ME have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$260,800

2020 Median

± $4,753

$252,300

2019 Median

± $4,075

In 2020, the median property value in York County, ME grew to to $260,800 from the previous year's value of $252,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in York County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, ME the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$68,932

Median Household Income

± $2,239

86.9k

Number of Households

± 2,384

In 2020, the median household income of the 86.9k households in York County, ME grew to $68,932 from the previous year's value of $67,830.

The following chart displays the households in York 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in York County, ME distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

2020 Homeownership

73.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 74.4% of the housing units in York County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in York County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, ME have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% of the workforce in York County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)
Carpooled (7.99%)

In 2020, 80.4% of workers in York County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.04%) and those who carpooled to work (7.99%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

94.2% of the population of York County, ME has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.16% 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 York County, ME see 1339 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.29% increase from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 241 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15%). Additionally, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,339 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, ME

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see an average of 1,339 patients per year. This represents a 2.29% increase from the previous year (1,309 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,531

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maine

$5,015

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,504

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,325

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maine (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.36%, from $9,133 to $9,531.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.76%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

2.16%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, ME declined by 13.8% from 6.69% to 5.76%.

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