Bangor, Maine

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
31,705
Population
$52,438
Median Income
$189,900
Home Value
40.6
Median Age

Demographics

Bangor has a population of 31,705 with a median age of 40.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
88.9%
Other
3.8%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
2.6%
Asian
1.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population31,705
Median Age40.6
White88.9%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian1.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Other / Two or More Races3.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Bangor is $52,438, which is 30.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,120. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

$52,438
Median Household Income
$36,120
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Bangor is 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Bangor, 95.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.0%
Bachelor's+
36.5%
Graduate+
14.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher36.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree14.0%

Housing

The median home value in Bangor is $189,900, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 46.4%.

$189,900
Median Home Value
$930/mo
Median Rent
46.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$189,900
Median Monthly Rent$930
Homeownership Rate46.4%
Vacancy Rate9.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bangor, Maine?
The population of Bangor, Maine is 31,705 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bangor, Maine?
The median household income in Bangor, Maine is $52,438. This is 30.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Bangor, Maine?
The median home value in Bangor, Maine is $189,900. The median monthly rent is $930.
What percentage of people in Bangor have a college degree?
In Bangor, Maine, 36.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Bangor, Maine an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Bangor, Maine is 3.6x (median home value $189,900 vs. median income $52,438), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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