Sagadahoc County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sagadahoc County is located in Maine with a total population of 37,093. It is the 12th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sagadahoc County is 47.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sagadahoc County is $82,080. This is 14% higher than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $300,200. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sagadahoc County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

41.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher 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 94.8%. Notably, 17.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.