Biddeford, Maine Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Biddeford, ME Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,492 | 1,387,521 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 380.7 | 39.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.67% | 0.53% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.0 | 43.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,202 | 597,020 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Biddeford grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,492 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Biddeford is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.8% of residents. That is 9.2 points above Maine as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,248 27.8% +9.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,834 21.5% +1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,255 18.9% -3.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,578 15.9% -5.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maine, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Biddeford and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Maine 50.9%
- Men 49.2% Maine 49.1%
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Economy
Biddeford has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,002 | $74,723 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.49% | 4.91% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Biddeford is about 4% lower than in Maine.
Housing
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $103,409 | $261,367 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,292 | $1,139 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.1% | 74.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Biddeford is about 6.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,292 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Biddeford spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 20.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.5 | 41.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,490 | $5,372 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,394 | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,862 | 1,015 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Biddeford is about the same as in Maine.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Biddeford has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.53 |
Health
Biddeford has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Biddeford, ME Compared With Nearby Cities
How Biddeford, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 22,492 | $72,002 #2/2 | $103,409 #2/2 | 21.3 min #1/2 |
| Saco, ME | 20,819 | $90,773 | $534,482 | 22.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Biddeford, Maine.
How many people live in Biddeford, Maine?
About 22,492 people live in Biddeford, Maine, in 9,202 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 35.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Biddeford, Maine urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Biddeford, Maine has 381 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 4.4 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Biddeford, Maine?
The median home costs 1.4 times the median household income ($103,409 against $72,002), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,292 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Biddeford, Maine?
Unemployment in Biddeford, Maine is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Biddeford, Maine?
23.9% of adults in Biddeford, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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