Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Portland Maine Avg US Average
Median Household Income $75,979 $72,025 $78,145
Median Personal Income $75,979 $72,025 $78,145
Average income growth 6.8% 6.8% 6.8%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Portland
United States
Year Portland United States

Economic Inequality in Portland | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Portland Maine Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.503 0.519 0.570
Male Median Income $66,650 $64,651 $67,746
Female Median Income $59,209 $53,280 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 11.2% 17.6% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Portland Maine Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 4.3% 3.9% 5.2%
Working from Home 21.5% 14.1% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 16 20 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Portland
United States
Year Portland United States