Sagadahoc County, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Maine
The population of Sagadahoc County, Maine is 37,093 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $82,080, the median home value is $300,200, and the median age is 47.3.
The population of Sagadahoc County has grown 6.7% since 2010 (35,229 → 37,582), a +0.46% annualized rate.
37,093
Population
+0.46%
Annual growth
146
People / sq mi
$82,080
Median Income
$300,200
Median Home Value
Sagadahoc County covers 254 sq mi of land at 146.0 people per square mile.
About Sagadahoc County, ME
Sagadahoc County is a county in Maine with a population of 37,093. It ranks #12 among counties in Maine by population. The median age is 47.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The median household income in Sagadahoc County is $82,080, above the US median of $74,580. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $300,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,050. The homeownership rate of 77.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Sagadahoc County reflects 41.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.9 minutes each way.
Sagadahoc County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Sagadahoc County had a population of 35,229 in 2010 and 37,582 in 2024, a 6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,582 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.
37,582
Population (2024)
35,229
Population (2010)
37,582
Peak (2024)
0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,229 |
| 2011 | 35,127 |
| 2012 | 35,124 |
| 2013 | 35,031 |
| 2014 | 35,090 |
| 2015 | 35,137 |
| 2016 | 35,206 |
| 2017 | 35,471 |
| 2018 | 35,821 |
| 2019 | 36,057 |
| 2020 | 36,730 |
| 2021 | 37,171 |
| 2022 | 37,402 |
| 2023 | 37,541 |
| 2024 | 37,582 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.3
Median Age
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Male
24.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.5% · Seniors (65+): 24.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $82,080+$10,307 vs state |
| Mean household income | $101,281 |
| Per-capita income | $45,131 |
| Poverty rate | 9.2%+2.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Sagadahoc County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.9%
Carpool
76.2%
Public transit
12.6%
Work from home
24.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$300,200+$33,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,050
Median rent
77.8%
Homeownership rate
19,109
Total housing units
84.6%
Occupied
15.4%
Vacant
22.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.6%
With health insurance
95.3%
With broadband internet
34.5%
Foreign-born
10.9%
Veterans (18+)
13.5%
With a disability
96.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.8%
High School+
41.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sagadahoc County, Maine has a population of 37,093 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 146 people per square mile.
The population of Sagadahoc County has grown 6.7% since 2010 (35,229 → 37,582), a +0.46% annualized rate.
The median household income in Sagadahoc County, Maine is $82,080, with mean (average) household income of $101,281 and per-capita income of $45,131. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Sagadahoc County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Sagadahoc County, Maine is 47.3 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.
The median home value in Sagadahoc County is $300,200 and median monthly rent is $1,050. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,109 total housing units, 15.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Sagadahoc County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Sagadahoc County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.