Androscoggin County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Androscoggin County is located in Maine with a total population of 112,323. It is the 5th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Androscoggin County is 40.8 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Androscoggin County is $67,298. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $232,000. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Androscoggin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (4.6% vs 1.6%).

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.