Portland, Maine - Dental Demographics - State Census


Portland, Maine - Dental Demographics - State Census


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Cumberland County in Maine



The following table summarizes key U.S. Census data for Cumberland County as well as the state of Maine and the United States for a quick comparison. Portland is in Cumberland County. This U.S. Census county level data encompasses the geographic territory of this county. This county level data will vary from the smaller geographical area that is reported on later in this study. Regardless, this data provides some key insights regarding the general area where the preferred area is located.


Demographics Characteristics: U.S. Census, County Level Estimates
Cumberland County, Maine
Maine
United States
Population, Census, April 1, 2020303,0691,362,359331,449,281
Population, Census, April 1, 2010281,6741,328,361308,745,538
Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2021, (V2021)0.7%0.7%0.1%
Persons under 18 years, percent18.3%18.5%22.3%
Persons 65 years and over, percent19.0%21.2%16.5%
Median household income (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020$76,014$59,489$64,994
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020$41,822$33,774$35,384
Persons in poverty, percent8.6%10.6%11.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2016-202070.0%72.9%64.4%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2016-2020$288,800$198,000$229,800
Median Home Value as % of Median Income379.9%332.8%353.6%
Persons per household, 2016-20202.322.292.60
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2016-202087.0%87.1%86.2%
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2016-202095.3%93.2%88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2016-202048.1%32.5%32.9%
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2016-20207.5%11.5%8.7%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent7.8%10.1%10.2%
Listed below are comparisons of key demographics:
  • Median Household Income: The median income for Maine is $59,489, which is lower than the U.S. median income ($5,505 lower). Cumberland County ($76,014) is higher than the state and the U.S.
  • Poverty Level: The poverty level for Maine is 10.6%, which is lower than the U.S. poverty level (0.8 percentage points lower). Cumberland County (8.6%) is significantly lower than the state and the U.S.
  • Population percentage change: The population growth rate for Maine is 0.7%, which is exponentially higher than the U.S. population growth rate (0.6 percentage points higher). Cumberland County (0.7%) is exactly the same as the state and exponentially higher than the U.S.
  • Percentage under 18 years old: The percentage of children under 18 for Maine is 18.5%, which is significantly lower than the U.S. percentage of children under 18 (3.8 percentage points lower). Cumberland County (18.3%) is slightly lower than the state and significantly lower than the U.S.
  • Home ownership rate: The home ownership rate for Maine is 72.9%, which is higher than the U.S. home ownership rate (8.5 percentage points higher). Cumberland County (70.0%) is lower than the state and higher than the U.S.
  • Bachelors degree or higher: The population holding a bachelor's degree or higher for Maine is 32.5%, which is slightly lower than the U.S. population holding a bachelor's degree or higher (0.4 percentage points lower). Cumberland County (48.1%) is higher than the state and the U.S.
  • Percentage without health insurance: The percentage of population not covered by health insurance for Maine is 10.1%, which is similar to the U.S. percentage of population not covered by health insurance (0.1 percentage points lower). Cumberland County (7.8%) is significantly lower than the state and the U.S.