Kennebec County PUMA, ME

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2022 Population

124,003

0.576% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

44.3

0.454% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

12.4%

3.48% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$62,118

6.92% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$198,300

16.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

55,351

0.912% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Kennebec County PUMA, ME had a population of 124k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $62,118. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Kennebec County PUMA, ME grew from 123,293 to 124,003, a 0.576% increase and its median household income grew from $58,097 to $62,118, a 6.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.904%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.812%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.736%).

4.69% of the households in Kennebec County PUMA, 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 PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are Colby College (734 degrees awarded in 2022), University of Maine at Augusta (616 degrees), and Thomas College (276 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was $198,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Kennebec County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Kennebec County PUMA, ME borders Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Somerset Counties PUMA, ME, Coastal Maine Region--Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME, Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, and Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Kennebec County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 124k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.47% of Kennebec County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (3.07k people).

In 2022, there were 34.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Kennebec County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.12k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (2,545 households), Spanish (875 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (415 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,583

Women

51.3%

60,369

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 123,952 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Kennebec County PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kennebec County PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 292
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 382
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.12k ± 163

1.78%

Hispanic Population

2.2k people

1.78% of the people in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
899 ± 733 people
China
316 ± 436 people
Germany
218 ± 362 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kennebec County PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 899 Kennebec County PUMA, ME residents, followed by China with 316 and Germany with 218.

Foreign-Born Population

2.47%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.07k people

2.22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.74k people

As of 2022, 2.47% of Kennebec County PUMA, ME residents (3.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
2,545 households (2.15%)
Spanish
875 households (0.741%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
415 households (0.351%)

4.69% of the households in Kennebec County PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 2.15% of the households in Kennebec County PUMA, ME reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,279 ± 378
Gulf War (2001-)
2,019 ± 394
Gulf War (1990s)
1,449 ± 362

Kennebec County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kennebec County PUMA, ME employs 55.4k people. The largest industries in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are Elementary & secondary schools (5,531 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,776 people), and Construction (3,716 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($164,459), National security & international affairs ($143,149), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($124,288).

Males in Kennebec County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,472. The income inequality in Kennebec County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,344

Women

52.1%

26,081

Men

47.9%

The workforce of Kennebec County PUMA, ME in 2020 was 54,425 people, with 52.1% woman, and 47.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kennebec County PUMA, ME.

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Occupations

55.4k

2022 Value

0.912%

1 Year growth

± 0.912%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kennebec County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 0.912%, from 54.9k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kennebec County PUMA, ME, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,074 people), Cashiers (1,491 people), and Other managers (1,367 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kennebec County PUMA, 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.

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

55.4k

2022 Value

0.912%

1 Year growth

± 0.912%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kennebec County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 0.912%, from 54.9k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kennebec County PUMA, ME, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,531 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,776 people), and Construction (3,716 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kennebec County PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Kennebec County PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,868

Median earning men ± $1,159

$38,112

Median earning women ± $1,472

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($77,193), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,362), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,932).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,441), and Public Administration ($51,691).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

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

Voting results are not available for Kennebec County PUMA, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine 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
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

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 2022, universities in Kennebec County PUMA, ME awarded 1,790 degrees. The student population of Kennebec County PUMA, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,343 male students and 5,300 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are White (1,306 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (91 and 5.36%), Two or More Races (86 and 5.06%), and Asian (76 and 4.48%).

The largest universities in Kennebec County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are Colby College (734 and 41%), University of Maine at Augusta (616 and 34.4%), and Thomas College (276 and 15.4%).

The most popular majors in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are Liberal Arts & Sciences (125 and 6.98%), General Business Administration & Management (96 and 5.36%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (89 and 4.97%).

The median tuition costs in Kennebec County PUMA, ME are $44,897 for private four year colleges, and $7,350 and $18,750 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Kennebec County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 12%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,643 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,643 students enrolled in Kennebec County PUMA, ME, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,492 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
89 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
76 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
94 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 89 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Colby College
734 degrees awarded
University of Maine at Augusta
616 degrees awarded
Thomas College
276 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colby College with 734 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 626 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kennebec County PUMA, ME, which is 0.538 times less than the 1,164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,306 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 91 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 ($44,897) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,861) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.934% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.302% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kennebec County PUMA, ME in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.4k), Some college (22k), and Bachelors Degree (17.3k).

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 PUMA, ME was $198,300 in 2022, which is 0.703 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $170,100 to $198,300, a 16.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Kennebec County PUMA, ME is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Kennebec County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kennebec County PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kennebec County PUMA, ME is $62,118. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $92,179, followed by Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, with respective values of $83,874 and $83,007.

Housing

Property

$198,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,903

$38,739

Median Property Taxes

±$1,346

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2022

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.5% of the housing units in Kennebec County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $92,179, followed by Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, with respective values of $83,874 and $83,007.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kennebec County PUMA, 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.

$62,118

Median Household Income

± $1,971

53.5k

Number of Households

± 1,725

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.5k households in Kennebec County PUMA, ME grew to $62,118 from the previous year's value of $58,097.

The following chart displays the households in Kennebec County PUMA, 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

0.421

2022 Wage GINI in Kennebec County PUMA, ME

0.414

2021 Wage GINI in Kennebec County PUMA, ME

In 2022, the income inequality in Kennebec County PUMA, ME was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.68% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kennebec County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kennebec County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kennebec County PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (8.14%)

In 2022, 75.8% of workers in Kennebec County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (8.14%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kennebec County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Kennebec County PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kennebec County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kennebec County PUMA, ME (14.9k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kennebec County PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

92.9% of the population of Kennebec County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 900 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.881% decrease from the previous year (908 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 189 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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900 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 900 patients per year. This represents a 0.881% decrease from the previous year (908 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% 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

7.1%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

2.61%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kennebec County PUMA, ME declined by 6.05% from 7.56% to 7.1%.

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