Sagadahoc County, ME Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sagadahoc County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,936 | 1,383,146 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 99.9 | 39.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.78% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.0 | 43.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,175 | 589,061 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sagadahoc County grew by 1.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 37,093 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sagadahoc County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Sagadahoc County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,182 | $72,025 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.41% | 5.08% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sagadahoc County is about 13% higher than in Maine.
Housing
| Metric | Sagadahoc County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $292,499 | $248,766 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,050 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 74.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sagadahoc County is about 23.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,050 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sagadahoc County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sagadahoc County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.2 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,583 | $5,355 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,048 | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,148 | 1,015 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maine:
Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Sagadahoc County is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes 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
Sagadahoc County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Sagadahoc County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.27 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.4), Sagadahoc County (0.3), Hancock County (0.3).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Piscataquis County (0.2), Aroostook County (0.2).
Health
Sagadahoc County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sagadahoc County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.8), York County (0.8), Sagadahoc County (0.8).
Lowest:
Washington County (0.8), Piscataquis County (0.8), Aroostook County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sagadahoc County, Maine.
What is the population of Sagadahoc County, Maine?
The population of Sagadahoc County, Maine is 36,936, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sagadahoc County, Maine?
The population density of Sagadahoc County, Maine is 99.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
The median household income in Sagadahoc County, Maine is $81,182, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
The median home price in Sagadahoc County, Maine is $292,499, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
The unemployment rate in Sagadahoc County, Maine is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.