Saco, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · York County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
20,636
Population
535/sq mi density
$84,328
Median Income
$46,633 per capita
$370,300
Home Value
$524,610 Zillow
$1,268
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
1,107 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,328 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$370,300 home value, $1,268/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,636
Census 2023
Population Density
535
per square mile
Land Area
52.8
square miles (136.6 km²)
Median Age
43.7 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.8%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.6%
Spanish
10%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.3%
Veterans
6.2%
3% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.3%
5% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.4%
60% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.418
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,636 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 535 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 52.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 88.6% |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% |
| Disability | 12.3% |
| Health Insurance | 96.6% |
| Uninsured | 3.4% |
| Broadband Access | 92.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.418 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |