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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,323 | 113,423 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $67,298 | $67,873 | +0.9% |
| Median home value | $232,000 | $252,800 | +9.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Androscoggin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 38,324 | $55,393 | 20.0% | $235,100 |
| Auburn | 24,602 | $66,647 | 13.8% | $282,000 |
| Lisbon Falls | 4,267 | $72,344 | 5.9% | $245,700 |
| Lisbon | 3,612 | $86,221 | 7.1% | $237,200 |
| Mechanic Falls | 1,991 | $46,384 | 13.0% | $244,300 |
| Livermore Falls | 1,409 | $45,326 | 11.5% | $98,100 |
| Greene | 1,004 | $112,580 | 24.8% | $261,800 |
| Turner | 505 | $52,444 | 0.0% | $319,800 |
| Sabattus | 134 | N/A | 16.4% | $214,300 |
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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.