York County, ME

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2021 Population

210,486

2.14% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

45.4

0.221% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.72%

3.88% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,856

7.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$278,900

6.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

112,571

2.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, York County, ME had a population of 210k people with a median age of 45.4 and a median household income of $73,856. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of York County, ME grew from 206,074 to 210,486, a 2.14% increase and its median household income grew from $68,932 to $73,856, a 7.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), White (Hispanic) (0.993%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.877%).

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 (1,578 degrees awarded in 2021), York County Community College (241 degrees), and The Landing School (49 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in York County, ME was $278,900, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in York County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 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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Population & Diversity

York County, ME is home to a population of 210k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.66% of York County, ME residents were born outside of the country (7.71k people).

In 2021, there were 29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (195k people) in York County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of York County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in York County, ME was 98.5%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
195k ± 1.17k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.7k ± 1.25k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.3k ± 336

1.87%

Hispanic Population

3.93k people

1.87% of the people in York County, ME are hispanic (3.93k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York 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
9,400 ± 2,372 people
Germany
2,803 ± 1,298 people
China
2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

Foreign-Born Population

3.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.71k people

3.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.23k people

As of 2021, 3.66% of York County, ME residents (7.71k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, ME was 3.51%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,369 ± 507
Gulf War (2001-)
3,188 ± 489
Gulf War (1990s)
2,543 ± 484

York County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York County, ME employs 113k people. The largest industries in York County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,758 people), Retail Trade (15,545 people), and Manufacturing (13,608 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($115,363), Public Administration ($68,356), and Utilities ($67,188).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

113k

2021 Value

± 2,913

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 3.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County, ME grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 110k employees to 113k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, ME, are Management Occupations (12,777 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,043 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,317 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

113k

2021 Value

± 2,913

2.28%

1 Year growth

± 3.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County, ME grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 110k employees to 113k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,758 people), Retail Trade (15,545 people), and Manufacturing (13,608 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,748

Median earning men ± $1,509

$37,062

Median earning women ± $1,380

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,348), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,800), and Information ($66,719).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($55,809), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,558), and Public Administration ($48,355).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

1,726
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,206
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,137
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

$1.44M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.4M
Manufacturing
$340k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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
Meat/seafood
$3.92B
Gasoline
$3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Maine

$93.4B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B 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

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

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%).

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. (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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

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 Representative 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 2021, universities in York County, ME awarded 1,868 degrees. The student population of York County, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,445 male students and 5,631 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, ME are White (1,521 and 82.1%), followed by Unknown (104 and 5.61%), Asian (99 and 5.34%), and Black or African American (73 and 3.94%).

The largest universities in York County, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of New England (1,578 and 84.5%), York County Community College (241 and 12.9%), and The Landing School (49 and 2.62%).

The most popular majors in York County, ME are Social Work (177 and 9.48%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (174 and 9.31%), and Teacher Education (143 and 7.66%).

The median tuition cost in York County, ME for private four year colleges is $38,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in York County, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,076 (30.3% men and 69.7% 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 2021 there were 8,076 students enrolled in York County, ME, 30.3% men and 69.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,522 records, of which 70.5% were women and 29.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
116 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
66 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, ME was Registered Nursing with 116 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New England
1,578 degrees awarded
York County Community College
241 degrees awarded
The Landing School
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New England with 1,578 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 589 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, ME, which is 0.461 times less than the 1,279 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,521 degrees mean that there were 14.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 104 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 ($38,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,512) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,200) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

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 York County, ME was $278,900 in 2021, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $260,800 to $278,900, a 6.94% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, ME is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in York County, ME have an average commute time of 27.3 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.

Median household income in York County, ME is $73,856. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, ME was Census Tract 360.02 with a value of $133,177, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 51, with respective values of $107,455 and $105,093.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.902%.

Housing

Property

$278,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,824

$65,916

Median Property Taxes

±$1,902

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 York County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75% of the housing units in York County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York 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 360.02
Census Tract 54
Census Tract 51

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, ME was Census Tract 360.02 with a value of $133,177, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 51, with respective values of $107,455 and $105,093.

The following map shows all of the tracts in York 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.

$73,856

Median Household Income

± $1,755

87.9k

Number of Households

± 2,348

In 2021, the median household income of the 87.9k households in York County, ME grew to $73,856 from the previous year's value of $68,932.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (8.08%)

In 2021, 77.4% of workers in York County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.08%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, ME have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.902%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

7.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, ME (16k out of 207k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

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 2022, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8%.

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 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 151 in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 29.9 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

94.7% of the population of York County, ME has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 9.91% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see 1366 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% increase from the previous year (1339 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,366 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, ME

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see an average of 1,366 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% increase from the previous year (1,339 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.27%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

9.91%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

2.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, ME declined by 8.54% from 5.76% to 5.27%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.5 in York County, ME.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 31.4% in York County, ME.

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

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