Bangor, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
31,663
Population
924/sq mi density
$58,096
Median Income
$38,245 per capita
$206,300
Home Value
$288,461 Zillow
$1,019
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
161
Violent Crime/100K
4,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,096 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
31,663
Census 2023
Population Density
924
per square mile
Land Area
34.6
square miles (89.6 km²)
Median Age
40.7 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.9%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
6.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
8.4%
40% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.4%
65% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.8%
33% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 31,663 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 924 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 8.4% |
| Disability | 21.4% |
| Health Insurance | 94.2% |
| Uninsured | 5.8% |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |