Androscoggin County, Maine Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Maine

The population of Androscoggin County, Maine is 112,323 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $67,298, the median home value is $232,000, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Androscoggin County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (107,712 → 115,272), a +0.49% annualized rate.

Androscoggin County within Maine · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

112,323

Population

+0.49%

Annual growth

240

People / sq mi

$67,298

Median Income

$232,000

Median Home Value

Androscoggin County covers 468 sq mi of land at 240.0 people per square mile.

About Androscoggin County, ME

Androscoggin County is a county in Maine with a population of 112,323. It ranks #5 among counties in Maine by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Androscoggin County is $67,298, below the US median of $74,580. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $232,000, with monthly rent averaging $966. The homeownership rate of 67.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Androscoggin County reflects 23.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.6 minutes each way.

Androscoggin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Androscoggin County had a population of 107,712 in 2010 and 115,272 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 115,272 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.

115,272

Population (2024)

107,712

Population (2010)

115,272

Peak (2024)

0.49%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	107,712	-	-	estimate
2011	107,458	-254	-0.24%	estimate
2012	107,517	+59	+0.05%	estimate
2013	107,267	-250	-0.23%	estimate
2014	107,411	+144	+0.13%	estimate
2015	107,189	-222	-0.21%	estimate
2016	107,389	+200	+0.19%	estimate
2017	107,507	+118	+0.11%	estimate
2018	107,987	+480	+0.45%	estimate
2019	108,361	+374	+0.35%	estimate
2020	111,178	+2,817	+2.60%	estimate
2021	112,733	+1,555	+1.40%	estimate
2022	113,454	+721	+0.64%	estimate
2023	114,477	+1,023	+0.90%	estimate
2024	115,272	+795	+0.69%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.7%
Black or African American	4.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

18.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

12.3%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

10.9%

75–84

5.8%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,298$-4,475 vs state
Mean household income	$85,807
Per-capita income	$35,885
Poverty rate	8.0%+1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	61.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.3%

Manufacturing

10.9%

Finance & real estate

9.3%

Construction

7.7%

Information

7.0%

Education & health care

6.9%

Retail trade

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Androscoggin County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

3.1%

Carpool

74.1%

Public transit

12.1%

Work from home

24.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$232,000$-34,400 vs state

Median home value

$966

Median rent

67.4%

Homeownership rate

50,202

Total housing units

92.9%

Occupied

7.1%

Vacant

32.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.2%

With health insurance

94.0%

With broadband internet

23.6%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

89.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.5%

High School+

23.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Androscoggin County, Maine has a population of 112,323 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 240 people per square mile.

The population of Androscoggin County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (107,712 → 115,272), a +0.49% annualized rate.

The median household income in Androscoggin County, Maine is $67,298, with mean (average) household income of $85,807 and per-capita income of $35,885. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Androscoggin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.7%), Black or African American (4.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Androscoggin County, Maine is 40.8 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Androscoggin County is $232,000 and median monthly rent is $966. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 50,202 total housing units, 7.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Androscoggin County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Portland is among the largest cities associated with Androscoggin County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.