Census ACS · #288 MSA
Bangor Metro Area
The Bangor, Me Metropolitan Statistical Area has 153,571 residents. The median household income is $63,248 and the median home value is $193,800.
153,571
Population
45
People / sq mi
$63,248
Median Income
$193,800
Median Home Value
The Bangor CBSA covers 3,397 sq mi of land at 45.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
Economy & Income
$63,248
Median Household Income
$36,736
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Bangor metro's price level is 96.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,248 has the buying power of $65,537 in average-priced US metros.
96.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$65,537
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,248
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$193,800
Median Home Value
$997
Median Rent
70.3%
Homeownership
Education
94.5%
High School+
30.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
10.6%
Work From Home
22.8 min
Avg Commute
27.4%
Foreign Born
Bangor spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bangor, Me Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 153,571 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #288 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bangor metro area is $63,248, with a per capita income of $36,736.
The Bangor, Me CBSA spans the state of Maine.
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Data for the Bangor, Me CBSA (12620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.