Population 37,285 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sagadahoc County
Household size in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Sagadahoc County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.42, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Sagadahoc County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Sagadahoc County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are more common here than in Maine as a whole (8.8%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sagadahoc County
Renters in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.2% of households in Sagadahoc County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Sagadahoc County than nationally: 13.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Even so, the rate is lower than in Maine overall (16.4%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Sagadahoc County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $798 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $822 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,256 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$458 | +$464 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sagadahoc County costs $1,256 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $458 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sagadahoc County
Bachelor's degrees in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Sagadahoc County than nationally: 44.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Maine county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sagadahoc County: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. Few Maine counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 16.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sagadahoc County
| Period | Sagadahoc County | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sagadahoc County runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sagadahoc County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagadahoc County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 10.0% | 22.2% | 13.1% | 1974 | $1,256 | 44.2% | 95.6% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.18 | 50.4 | 6.9% | 17.5% | 25.2% | 1978 | $1,034 | 39.6% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| Carroll County | 2.46 | 52.4 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 39.2% | 1979 | $1,311 | 38.2% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
| Grafton County | 2.39 | 45.0 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 23.7% | 1974 | $1,423 | 49.9% | 95.2% | 3.8% |
| Orange County | 2.30 | 46.9 | 9.0% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 1976 | $1,226 | 38.5% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Addison County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 5.7% | 20.7% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,321 | 46.3% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Jefferson County | 2.40 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 45.3% | 15.2% | 1974 | $1,151 | 26.5% | 92.6% | 6.3% |
| Huron County | 2.19 | 48.9 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 23.4% | 1966 | $787 | 18.5% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Gladwin County | 2.31 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 1980 | $817 | 17.1% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Clare County | 2.55 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $757 | 13.3% | 88.1% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sagadahoc County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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