Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME

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2022 Population

109,159

0.812% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

45.7

0.868% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

8.28%

3.99% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$83,874

7.33% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$324,900

16.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,144

0.902% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME had a population of 109k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $83,874. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME grew from 108,280 to 109,159, a 0.812% increase and its median household income grew from $78,146 to $83,874, a 7.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%), White (Hispanic) (0.958%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.61%).

3.82% of the households in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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.

98.7% of the residents in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are Bowdoin College (631 degrees awarded in 2022) and Unity College (161572) (275 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was $324,900, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME borders Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Somerset Counties PUMA, ME, Kennebec County PUMA, ME, Coastal Maine Region--Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME, Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME, and Cumberland County (Southeast)--Portland, South Portland & Westbrook Cities PUMA, ME.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.31% of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (3.61k people).

In 2022, there were 26.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (1,188 households), Spanish (752 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (450 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,507

Women

51%

53,296

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 108,803 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.7% of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 843
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.74k ± 591
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.26k ± 257

1.86%

Hispanic Population

2.03k people

1.86% of the people in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.03k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
576 ± 588 people
China
422 ± 503 people
England
382 ± 479 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 576 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME residents, followed by China with 422 and England with 382.

Foreign-Born Population

3.31%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

3.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.57k people

As of 2022, 3.31% of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME residents (3.61k 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was 3.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
1,188 households (1.15%)
Spanish
752 households (0.727%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
450 households (0.435%)

3.82% of the households in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.15% of the households in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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
3,006 ± 322
Gulf War (2001-)
1,471 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
826 ± 157

Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME employs 53.1k people. The largest industries in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are Elementary & secondary schools (4,148 people), Construction (3,832 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,619 people), and the highest paying industries are Administration of human resource programs ($189,435), Legal services ($168,753), and Other administrative & other support services ($147,595).

Males in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,122. The income inequality in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,979

Women

49.6%

26,399

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME in 2020 was 52,378 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME.

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Occupations

53.1k

2022 Value

0.902%

1 Year growth

± 0.902%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 0.902%, from 52.7k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME, are Registered nurses (1,709 people), Other managers (1,484 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,351 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.1k

2022 Value

0.902%

1 Year growth

± 0.902%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 0.902%, from 52.7k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,148 people), Construction (3,832 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,619 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,401

Median earning men ± $2,166

$41,444

Median earning women ± $2,388

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($81,858), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,839), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($61,500), Information ($60,900), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,705).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME awarded 906 degrees. The student population of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,825 male students and 4,371 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are White (541 and 64.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (92 and 10.9%), Two or More Races (63 and 7.49%), and Asian (53 and 6.3%).

The largest universities in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are Bowdoin College (631 and 69.6%) and Unity College (161572) (275 and 30.4%).

The most popular majors in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME are General Political Science & Government (83 and 9.16%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (78 and 8.61%), and General Mathematics (43 and 4.75%).

The median tuition cost in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME for private four year colleges is $36,116.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,196 (29.5% men and 70.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,196 students enrolled in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME, 29.5% men and 70.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,092 records, of which 71% were women and 29% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
78 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
43 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
83 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 78 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bowdoin College
631 degrees awarded
Unity College (161572)
275 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bowdoin College with 631 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 410 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME, which is 0.827 times less than the 496 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 541 degrees mean that there were 5.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 92 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 ($36,116) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($968) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($820) 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, 0.326% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.285% 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (22.2k), Bachelors Degree (21.6k), and Some college (16.3k).

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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was $324,900 in 2022, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $277,900 to $324,900, a 16.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME is $83,874. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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

$324,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,852

$35,843

Median Property Taxes

±$1,311

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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

78.3%

Homeownership

2022

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 78.3% of the housing units in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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.

$83,874

Median Household Income

± $2,860

45.7k

Number of Households

± 1,654

In 2022, the median household income of the 45.7k households in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME grew to $83,874 from the previous year's value of $78,146.

The following chart displays the households in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME

In 2022, the income inequality in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (71%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Carpooled (8.54%)

In 2022, 71% of workers in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.54%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland 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 Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME (8.8k out of 106k 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 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

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

94.6% of the population of Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 9.06% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 2.21% 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 20.7% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% 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

5.41%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

9.06%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME declined by 9.87% from 6% to 5.41%.

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