Census ACS 2023 · 16 counties
Richest Counties in Maine
Income varies significantly across Maine's 16 counties. Cumberland County leads with a median household income of $92,983. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | $82,904 | 214,731 |
| 2 | Washington County | $52,237 | 31,261 |
| 3 | Waldo County | $68,441 | 40,006 |
| 4 | Somerset County | $56,199 | 50,852 |
| 5 | Sagadahoc County | $82,080 | 37,093 |
| 6 | Piscataquis County | $55,234 | 17,125 |
| 7 | Penobscot County | $63,248 | 153,571 |
| 8 | Oxford County | $57,933 | 58,728 |
| 9 | Lincoln County | $72,026 | 35,840 |
| 10 | Knox County | $71,903 | 40,860 |
| 11 | Kennebec County | $65,062 | 125,614 |
| 12 | Hancock County | $69,630 | 56,084 |
| 13 | Franklin County | $58,522 | 30,145 |
| 14 | Cumberland County | $92,983 | 305,940 |
| 15 | Aroostook County | $54,254 | 67,227 |
| 16 | Androscoggin County | $67,298 | 112,323 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cumberland County is the #1 ranked county in Maine by median household income, with a value of $92,983 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Maine has 16 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in Maine.