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Androscoggin County, Maine Demographics 2026

Androscoggin County, Maine has a population of 113,423, the 5th most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $67,873 and the median home value is $252,800. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Androscoggin County Quick Facts

Population 113,423
Median Household Income $67,873
Median Home Value $252,800
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 40.5 years
Homeownership Rate 67.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%
High School Graduation 93.1%
Cities/Places 9
Population 113,423 5th of 16
Median Income $67,873 9% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Unemployment 4.3%

How Androscoggin County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population112,323113,423+1.0%
Median household income$67,298$67,873+0.9%
Median home value$232,000$252,800+9.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%
$25K-$50K 20.4%
$50K-$100K 32.4%
$100K+ 30.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
5.1%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
3.8%
$25K-$30K
4.3%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
4.5%
$50K-$60K
7.8%
$60K-$75K
11.5%
$75K-$100K
13.1%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
7.6%
$200K+
6.2%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8%|National: 5.2%
63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,010/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

24out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Androscoggin County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lewiston38,324$55,39320.0%$235,100
Auburn24,602$66,64713.8%$282,000
Lisbon Falls4,267$72,3445.9%$245,700
Lisbon3,612$86,2217.1%$237,200
Mechanic Falls1,991$46,38413.0%$244,300
Livermore Falls1,409$45,32611.5%$98,100
Greene1,004$112,58024.8%$261,800
Turner505$52,4440.0%$319,800
Sabattus134N/A16.4%$214,300

Population Overview

Androscoggin County is located in Maine with a total population of 113,423. It is the 5th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Androscoggin County is 40.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Androscoggin County is $67,873. This is 9% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $252,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $296,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Androscoggin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.5% vs 1.8%).

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Androscoggin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maine and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Androscoggin County, Maine?

Androscoggin County has a population of 113,423, making it the 5th most populous county in Maine.

What is the median income in Androscoggin County?

The median household income in Androscoggin County is $67,873 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Androscoggin County, Maine?

Androscoggin County contains 9 Census-designated places.