Bangor, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Bangor Overview

31,920
TOTAL POPULATION
15,099
MALE POPULATION
16,821
FEMALE POPULATION
89.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,265
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,748
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,652
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,066
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,432
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bangor Zip Codes

Bangor Area Codes

Bangor Summary

Bangor, Maine is a city located in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is the county seat of Penobscot County and the third-largest city in the state. The population of Bangor was 33,039 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in the state.

History

The area that is now Bangor was originally inhabited by the Penobscot people. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1769, and the city was incorporated in 1791. The city was named after the biblical city of Bangor, which is mentioned in the Bible.
Bangor was an important port city during the 19th century, and it was a major lumbering center. The city was also a major shipbuilding center during the Civil War.

Geography

Bangor is located at the confluence of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag rivers. The city is situated on the eastern side of the Penobscot River, and it is bordered by the towns of Hermon, Hampden, and Brewer.
The city has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 32.2 square miles is land and 1.0 square mile is water.

Economy

Bangor is the economic and cultural center of the region. The city is home to several major employers, including Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor International Airport, and the University of Maine.
The city is also home to several major industries, including paper and wood products, health care, and tourism.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 33,039 people, 14,845 households, and 8,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,019.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,837, and the median income for a family was $48,927. The per capita income for the city was $21,845. About 14.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Bangor is a diverse city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The city is home to a variety of industries, and it is a major cultural and economic center in the region. The city has a strong sense of community, and it is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bangor?
Total Population of Bangor is 31,920.
What is the Total Male Population of Bangor?
Total Male Population of Bangor is 15,099.
What is the Total Female Population of Bangor?
Total Female Population of Bangor is 16,821.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bangor?
There are 89.76 Males per 100 Females in Bangor.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bangor?
There are 111.40 Females per 100 Males in Bangor.
What is the Median Population Age in Bangor?
Median Population Age in Bangor is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bangor
Average Family Size in Bangor is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bangor
Average Household Size in Bangor is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bangor?
Per Capita income in Bangor is $32,265.
What is the Median Family Income in Bangor?
Median Family Income in Bangor is $71,748.
What is the Median Household income in Bangor?
Median Household Income in Bangor is $49,652.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bangor?
Income or Wage Gap in Bangor is 22.4%.
Women in Bangor earn 77.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bangor?
Family Income Deficit in Bangor is $10,066.
Families that are below poverty line in Bangor earn $10,066 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bangor?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bangor is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bangor?
There are 16,432 People in the Labor Forcein in Bangor.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bangor?
60.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Bangor.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bangor?
Unemployment Rate in Bangor is 4.6%.

Race in Bangor

The most populous races in Bangor are White / Caucasian (28,401 | 89.0%), Two or more Races (1,304 | 4.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (921 | 2.9%).
Race in Bangor
Race# Population% Population
Asian5511.7%
Black / African American7902.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9212.9%
Native / Alaskan5571.7%
White / Caucasian28,40189.0%
Two or more Races1,3044.1%
Some other Race3171.0%
Total31,920100.0%

Ancestry in Bangor

The most populous ancestries reported in Bangor are English (5,862 | 18.4%), Irish (5,449 | 17.1%), French (4,787 | 15.0%), German (2,430 | 7.6%), and Italian (1,697 | 5.3%), together accounting for 63.4% of all Bangor residents.
Ancestry in Bangor
Race# Population% Population
African1950.6%
Albanian150.1%
American1,1983.7%
Apache2710.9%
Arab220.1%
Armenian70.0%
Australian140.0%
Austrian50.0%
Belgian130.0%
Blackfeet140.0%
Brazilian1500.5%
British3851.2%
Bulgarian380.1%
Canadian2650.8%
Celtic220.1%
Central American170.1%
Cherokee500.2%
Chilean400.1%
Chinese2680.8%
Colombian840.3%
Cuban60.0%
Czech370.1%
Czechoslovakian90.0%
Danish700.2%
Dominican260.1%
Dutch1840.6%
Eastern European2580.8%
Ecuadorian110.0%
English5,86218.4%
Estonian110.0%
Ethiopian170.1%
European4361.4%
Filipino900.3%
Finnish500.2%
French4,78715.0%
French Canadian1,4614.6%
German2,4307.6%
Greek1290.4%
Houma80.0%
Hungarian490.2%
Indian (Asian)870.3%
Iranian280.1%
Iraqi100.0%
Irish5,44917.1%
Italian1,6975.3%
Jamaican1630.5%
Korean1080.3%
Latvian90.0%
Lithuanian260.1%
Mexican1410.4%
Navajo180.1%
New Zealander210.1%
Nicaraguan170.1%
Nigerian1350.4%
Northern European660.2%
Norwegian2230.7%
Okinawan100.0%
Pakistani940.3%
Peruvian1170.4%
Polish6452.0%
Portuguese1000.3%
Puerto Rican3731.2%
Romanian80.0%
Russian1400.4%
Scandinavian1280.4%
Scotch-Irish3791.2%
Scottish1,3074.1%
Slavic190.1%
Slovak50.0%
Somali820.3%
South American2590.8%
South American Indian60.0%
Spaniard140.0%
Spanish30.0%
Subsaharan African4301.3%
Sudanese10.0%
Swedish2810.9%
Swiss290.1%
Thai1000.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian290.1%
Ukrainian1060.3%
Uruguayan70.0%
Vietnamese580.2%
Welsh4871.5%

Sex and Age in Bangor

Sex and Age in Bangor

The most populous age groups in Bangor are 30 to 34 Years (1,451 | 9.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,535 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bangor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years685 (4.5%)848 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years515 (3.4%)789 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years1,006 (6.7%)514 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years994 (6.6%)1,422 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,216 (8.1%)1,299 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,377 (9.1%)1,154 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,451 (9.6%)1,535 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years669 (4.4%)715 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years827 (5.5%)1,168 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years977 (6.5%)804 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,078 (7.1%)1,259 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,174 (7.8%)909 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years917 (6.1%)1,159 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years714 (4.7%)738 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years476 (3.2%)891 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years597 (4.0%)574 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years209 (1.4%)427 (2.5%)
85 Years and over217 (1.4%)616 (3.7%)
Total15,099 (100.0%)16,821 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Bangor

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years1,521 (10.1%)1,303 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Years507 (3.4%)882 (5.2%)
Under 18 Years2,713 (18.0%)3,033 (18.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,703 (11.3%)1,839 (10.9%)
15 to 44 Years6,534 (43.3%)7,293 (43.4%)
16 Years and over12,714 (84.2%)14,491 (86.2%)
18 Years and over12,386 (82.0%)13,788 (82.0%)
21 Years and over11,667 (77.3%)12,994 (77.2%)
60 Years and over3,130 (20.7%)4,405 (26.2%)
62 Years and over2,707 (17.9%)3,924 (23.3%)
65 Years and over2,213 (14.7%)3,246 (19.3%)
75 Years and over1,023 (6.8%)1,617 (9.6%)
Total15,099 (100.0%)16,821 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bangor

Median Family Size in Bangor

The median family size in Bangor is 2.92 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,755 | 26.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (309 | 4.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bangor
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,606 (69.1%)2.88
Single Male/Father309 (4.6%)2.55
Single Female/Mother1,755 (26.3%)3.11
Total Families6,670 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Bangor

The median household size in Bangor is 2.13 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,755 | 12.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (7,217 | 52.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bangor
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,606 (33.2%)2.90
Single Male/Father309 (2.2%)3.06
Single Female/Mother1,755 (12.6%)3.37
Non-family7,217 (52.0%)1.29
Total Households13,887 (100.0%)2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bangor

Out of a total of 13,887 households in Bangor, 6,670 (48.0%) are family households, while 7,217 (52.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,094, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,592.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bangor
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,592 (40.3%)
2-Person Households3,094 (22.3%)1,498 (10.8%)
3-Person Households1,643 (11.8%)51 (0.4%)
4-Person Households1,241 (8.9%)56 (0.4%)
5-Person Households587 (4.2%)20 (0.1%)
6-Person Households54 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households51 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,670 (48.0%)7,217 (52.0%)

Female Fertility in Bangor

Fertility by Age in Bangor

Average fertility rate in Bangor is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bangor
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years286 (75.7%)72.0
35 to 50 years92 (24.3%)32.0
Total378 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bangor

66.7% of women with births (378) in Bangor are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 38.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bangor
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years195 (68.2%)91 (31.8%)
35 to 50 years57 (62.0%)35 (38.0%)
Total252 (66.7%)126 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Bangor

Average fertility rate in Bangor is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 65.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 46.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bangor
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School40 (10.6%)34.0
High School Diploma71 (18.8%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree177 (46.8%)65.0
Bachelor's Degree45 (11.9%)24.0
Graduate Degree45 (11.9%)41.0
Total378 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bangor

33.3% of women with births in Bangor are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 52.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bangor
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School19 (47.5%)21 (52.5%)
High School Diploma58 (81.7%)13 (18.3%)
College or Associate's Degree99 (55.9%)78 (44.1%)
Bachelor's Degree31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Graduate Degree45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (66.7%)126 (33.3%)

Income in Bangor

Income Overview in Bangor

Per Capita Income in Bangor is $32,265, while median incomes of families and households are $71,748 and $49,652 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income31,920$32,265
Median Family Income6,670$71,748
Mean Family Income6,670$96,139
Median Household Income13,887$49,652
Mean Household Income13,887$70,293
Income Deficit6,670$10,066
Wage / Income Gap (%)31,92022.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)31,92077.61¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index31,9200.49

Earnings by Sex in Bangor

Average Earnings in Bangor are $33,857, $38,716 for men and $30,048 for women, a difference of 22.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Bangor
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,970 (49.8%)$38,716
Female9,055 (50.2%)$30,048
Total18,025 (100.0%)$33,857

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bangor

The most common earnings brackets in Bangor are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (966 | 10.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (913 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bangor
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less434 (4.8%)621 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999342 (3.8%)573 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499354 (4.0%)398 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999355 (4.0%)331 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499326 (3.6%)447 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999192 (2.1%)258 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499357 (4.0%)258 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999178 (2.0%)468 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499256 (2.9%)188 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99986 (1.0%)311 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999380 (4.2%)667 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999820 (9.1%)712 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999577 (6.4%)913 (10.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999966 (10.8%)386 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999326 (3.6%)268 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999327 (3.6%)346 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999628 (7.0%)631 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999684 (7.6%)322 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999564 (6.3%)481 (5.3%)
$100,000+818 (9.1%)476 (5.3%)
Total8,970 (100.0%)9,055 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bangor

Average earnings in Bangor are $42,645 for men and $35,270 for women, a difference of 17.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,094, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,650. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,002, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,137.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bangor
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$42,965$0
High School Diploma$36,650$24,137
College or Associate's Degree$41,063$30,563
Bachelor's Degree$47,368$40,607
Graduate Degree$66,094$56,002
Total$42,645$35,270

Family Income in Bangor

Family Income Brackets in Bangor

According to the Bangor family income data, there are 1,214 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 193 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bangor
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002734.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991932.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993875.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995548.3%
$35,000 to $49,99990013.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,15417.3%
$75,000 to $99,99985412.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,21418.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995608.4%
$200,000+5878.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bangor

6-person families (88 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Bangor with $208,083 per family, while 6-person families (88 | 1.3%) have the highest median income of $34,680 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bangor
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,311 (49.6%)$67,064
3-Person Families1,721 (25.8%)$77,321
4-Person Families983 (14.7%)$114,679
5-Person Families557 (8.4%)$65,938
6-Person Families88 (1.3%)$208,083
7+ Person Families10 (0.2%)$0
Total6,670 (100.0%)$71,748

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bangor

The median family income in Bangor is $71,748, with families comprising 3+ earners (603) having the highest median family income of $143,859, while families with no earners (1,278) have the lowest median family income of $34,643, accounting for 9.0% and 19.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bangor
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,278 (19.2%)$34,643
1 Earner1,843 (27.6%)$44,933
2 Earners2,946 (44.2%)$95,897
3+ Earners603 (9.0%)$143,859
Total6,670 (100.0%)$71,748

Household Income in Bangor

Household Income Brackets in Bangor

With 2,444 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bangor, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 667 households (4.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bangor
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1398.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0287.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,48610.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,56911.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,73612.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,44417.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,45810.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,68012.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996674.8%
$200,000+6674.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bangor

The median household income in Bangor is $49,652, with the highest median household income of $59,060 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,079 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,471, with 666 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bangor
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years666 (4.8%)$26,471
25 to 44 Years4,549 (32.8%)$51,241
45 to 64 Years5,079 (36.6%)$59,060
65+ Years3,593 (25.9%)$43,285
Total13,887 (100.0%)$49,652

Poverty in Bangor

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bangor

With 12.6% poverty level for males and 19.2% for females among the residents of Bangor, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 171 males (30.2%) and 336 females (39.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bangor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (19.9%)210 (26.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.5%)
6 to 11 Years227 (28.5%)336 (39.6%)
12 to 14 Years171 (30.2%)20 (7.2%)
15 Years7 (3.9%)53 (29.8%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)124 (17.7%)
18 to 24 Years261 (21.9%)492 (38.1%)
25 to 34 Years324 (11.8%)503 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years198 (13.3%)349 (18.7%)
45 to 54 Years163 (8.0%)343 (16.7%)
55 to 64 Years253 (12.4%)430 (21.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (2.6%)67 (4.2%)
75 Years and over10 (1.0%)99 (7.2%)
Total1,779 (12.6%)3,033 (19.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bangor

According to the poverty statistics in Bangor, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bangor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years549 (80.1%)592 (73.8%)
5 Years58 (100.0%)101 (93.5%)
6 to 11 Years570 (71.5%)513 (60.4%)
12 to 14 Years395 (69.8%)258 (92.8%)
15 Years171 (96.1%)125 (70.2%)
16 and 17 Years302 (100.0%)578 (82.3%)
18 to 24 Years932 (78.1%)798 (61.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,410 (88.1%)2,166 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,287 (86.7%)1,514 (81.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,868 (92.0%)1,716 (83.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,779 (87.5%)1,622 (79.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,106 (97.4%)1,518 (95.8%)
75 Years and over957 (99.0%)1,277 (92.8%)
Total12,384 (87.4%)12,778 (80.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bangor

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bangor show that 2.1% or 98 of the total 4,606 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 51 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bangor
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,778 (98.3%)47 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,438 (96.6%)51 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,508 (97.9%)98 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bangor

According to the poverty data in Bangor, 19.1% or 59 single-father households and 29.7% or 522 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 186 households (72.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bangor
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (4.3%)10 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children31 (30.4%)326 (35.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)186 (72.7%)
5 or more Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (19.1%)522 (29.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bangor

The poverty data for Bangor shows that 98 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 581 of the single-parent households (28.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bangor
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children47 (1.7%)18 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children51 (3.4%)357 (34.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)186 (72.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total98 (2.1%)581 (28.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Bangor

Employment by Class of Employer in Bangor

Among the 15,221 employed individuals in Bangor, private company employees (9,075 | 59.6%), not-for-profit organizations (2,596 | 17.1%), and state government employees (1,030 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bangor
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,07559.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2231.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7274.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,59617.1%
Local Government Employees9596.3%
State Government Employees1,0306.8%
Federal Government Employees5843.8%
Unpaid Family Workers270.2%
Total15,221100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bangor

According to the labor force statistics for Bangor, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,205), 60.4% or 16,432 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 756 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.9% or 2,446 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.0% or 130 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bangor
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years910 (44.2%)101 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,879 (74.7%)169 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,040 (80.6%)94 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,446 (81.9%)49 (2.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,527 (74.8%)78 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,973 (72.2%)27 (0.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,381 (66.3%)101 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,362 (65.6%)18 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years815 (28.9%)130 (16.0%)
75 Years and over108 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,432 (60.4%)756 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bangor

According to labor force statistics for Bangor, 74.1% of individuals (12,725) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,173) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 369 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.4% or 5,669 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bangor
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School135 (17.1%)76 (9.6%)
High School Diploma3,056 (65.9%)287 (6.2%)
College / Associate Degree3,868 (73.5%)153 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,669 (87.4%)58 (0.9%)
Total12,725 (74.1%)498 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bangor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bangor are Community & Social Service (2,081 | 13.3%), Management (1,513 | 9.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,484 | 9.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,287 | 8.3%), and Health Technologists (1,063 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bangor

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bangor, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.5%), Computers & Mathematics (71.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (68.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.6%), Education Instruction & Library (66.7%), and Health Technologists (63.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bangor
OccupationMaleFemale
Management880 (58.2%)633 (41.8%)
Business & Financial261 (46.5%)300 (53.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science642 (63.3%)372 (36.7%)
Computers & Mathematics309 (71.9%)121 (28.1%)
Architecture & Engineering182 (79.5%)47 (20.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science151 (42.5%)204 (57.5%)
Community & Social Service 846 (40.6%)1,235 (59.4%)
Education, Arts & Media148 (42.8%)198 (57.2%)
Legal Services & Support63 (43.4%)82 (56.6%)
Education Instruction & Library428 (33.3%)859 (66.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment207 (68.3%)96 (31.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating436 (29.4%)1,048 (70.6%)
Health Technologists387 (36.4%)676 (63.6%)
Total (Category)3,065 (46.1%)3,588 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)7,810 (50.0%)7,794 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bangor are Food Preparation & Serving (1,316 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (618 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (617 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (424 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (396 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Bangor

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bangor, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.4%), Healthcare Support (70.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bangor
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support180 (29.1%)438 (70.9%)
Security & Protection396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention265 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving538 (40.9%)778 (59.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance399 (64.7%)218 (35.3%)
Personal Care & Service62 (14.6%)362 (85.4%)
Total (Category)1,575 (46.7%)1,796 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)7,810 (50.0%)7,794 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bangor are Office & Administration (1,691 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (1,565 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bangor

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bangor
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related771 (49.3%)794 (50.7%)
Office & Administration319 (18.9%)1,372 (81.1%)
Total (Category)1,090 (33.5%)2,166 (66.5%)
Total (Overall)7,810 (50.0%)7,794 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bangor are Construction & Extraction (773 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (372 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (121 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bangor

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bangor
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry93 (76.9%)28 (23.1%)
Construction & Extraction754 (97.5%)19 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,219 (96.3%)47 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)7,810 (50.0%)7,794 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bangor are Production (405 | 2.6%), Material Moving (380 | 2.4%), and Transportation (273 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bangor

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bangor
OccupationMaleFemale
Production302 (74.6%)103 (25.4%)
Transportation252 (92.3%)21 (7.7%)
Material Moving307 (80.8%)73 (19.2%)
Total (Category)861 (81.4%)197 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)7,810 (50.0%)7,794 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bangor

Employment Industries in Bangor

The major employment industries in Bangor include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,662 | 23.5%), Educational Services (2,286 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (1,821 | 11.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,747 | 11.2%), and Construction (998 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Bangor

Employment Industries by Sex in Bangor

The Bangor industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (91.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (75.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.0%), Educational Services (60.3%), and Finance & Insurance (58.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bangor
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting112 (75.2%)37 (24.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction927 (92.9%)71 (7.1%)
Manufacturing381 (69.2%)170 (30.8%)
Wholesale Trade92 (46.5%)106 (53.5%)
Retail Trade1,066 (58.5%)755 (41.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing264 (91.0%)26 (9.0%)
Utilities41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)
Information161 (61.0%)103 (39.0%)
Finance & Insurance169 (41.5%)238 (58.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing68 (44.4%)85 (55.6%)
Professional & Scientific352 (58.5%)250 (41.5%)
Enterprise Management17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Administrative & Support234 (54.7%)194 (45.3%)
Educational Services908 (39.7%)1,378 (60.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,063 (29.0%)2,599 (71.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation244 (70.9%)100 (29.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services754 (43.2%)993 (56.8%)
Public Administration555 (59.0%)385 (41.0%)
Total7,810 (50.0%)7,794 (49.9%)

Education in Bangor

School Enrollment in Bangor

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,751 students in Bangor are college / undergraduate (2,726 | 35.2%), high school (1,546 | 20.0%), and elementary school (1,203 | 15.5%).
School Enrollment in Bangor
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3404.4%
Kindergarten1722.2%
Elementary School1,20315.5%
Middle School1,04713.5%
High School1,54620.0%
College / Undergraduate2,72635.2%
Graduate / Professional7179.2%
Total7,751100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bangor

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bangor
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds117 (52.7%)105 (47.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old971 (80.3%)238 (19.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,317 (89.6%)153 (10.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,093 (87.9%)150 (12.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds779 (81.3%)179 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds758 (64.7%)413 (35.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds649 (55.2%)527 (44.8%)
35 Years and over278 (92.0%)24 (8.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bangor

Business (1,423 | 15.1%), education (1,023 | 10.8%), science & technology (1,002 | 10.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (913 | 9.7%), and arts & humanities (814 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 9,425 individuals in Bangor who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bangor
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1271.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9139.7%
Physical & Health Sciences1982.1%
Psychology5826.2%
Social Sciences7487.9%
Engineering4284.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1852.0%
Science & Technology1,00210.6%
Business1,42315.1%
Education1,02310.8%
Literature & Languages5105.4%
Liberal Arts & History7938.4%
Visual & Performing Arts4274.5%
Communications2522.7%
Arts & Humanities8148.6%
Total9,425100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Bangor

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Bangor is some college / no degree, with 795 individuals or 46.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 869 individuals or 47.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Bangor: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade120 (7.0%)172 (9.3%)
High School Diploma572 (33.6%)369 (20.1%)
Some College / No Degree795 (46.7%)869 (47.2%)
Associate's Degree91 (5.3%)67 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree104 (6.1%)316 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree21 (1.2%)46 (2.5%)
Total1,703 (100.0%)1,839 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Bangor is high school diploma, with 878 individuals or 31.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 878 individuals or 32.7%.
Education By Age Bracket in Bangor: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
9th to 12th Grade107 (3.8%)42 (1.6%)
High School Diploma878 (31.0%)463 (17.2%)
Some College / No Degree602 (21.3%)554 (20.6%)
Associate's Degree266 (9.4%)216 (8.0%)
Bachelor's Degree762 (26.9%)878 (32.7%)
Graduate Degree213 (7.5%)530 (19.7%)
Total2,828 (100.0%)2,689 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Bangor is high school diploma, with 544 individuals or 36.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 470 individuals or 25.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Bangor: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade15 (1.0%)34 (1.8%)
9th to 12th Grade27 (1.8%)44 (2.3%)
High School Diploma544 (36.4%)189 (10.0%)
Some College / No Degree274 (18.3%)352 (18.7%)
Associate's Degree36 (2.4%)405 (21.5%)
Bachelor's Degree233 (15.6%)470 (25.0%)
Graduate Degree367 (24.5%)389 (20.7%)
Total1,496 (100.0%)1,883 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Bangor is high school diploma, with 1,348 individuals or 32.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 1,215 individuals or 29.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Bangor: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade72 (1.7%)43 (1.0%)
9th to 12th Grade269 (6.5%)129 (3.1%)
High School Diploma1,348 (32.5%)1,215 (29.4%)
Some College / No Degree768 (18.5%)785 (19.0%)
Associate's Degree513 (12.4%)491 (11.9%)
Bachelor's Degree607 (14.6%)801 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree569 (13.7%)667 (16.2%)
Total4,146 (100.0%)4,131 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Bangor is high school diploma, with 630 individuals or 28.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 1,235 individuals or 38.1%.
Education By Age Bracket in Bangor: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade64 (2.9%)63 (1.9%)
9th to 12th Grade85 (3.8%)168 (5.2%)
High School Diploma630 (28.5%)1,235 (38.1%)
Some College / No Degree341 (15.4%)499 (15.4%)
Associate's Degree83 (3.7%)389 (12.0%)
Bachelor's Degree626 (28.3%)508 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree384 (17.3%)384 (11.8%)
Total2,213 (100.0%)3,246 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Bangor

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bangor

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bangor
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle253 (3.4%)170 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle1,627 (21.8%)2,179 (30.2%)
2 Vehicles4,049 (54.3%)3,227 (44.8%)
3 Vehicles947 (12.7%)1,010 (14.0%)
4 Vehicles531 (7.1%)585 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles48 (0.6%)38 (0.5%)
Total7,455 (100.0%)7,209 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bangor

Commute Time in Bangor
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4903.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3,06822.1%
10 to 14 Minutes3,93228.4%
15 to 19 Minutes2,91721.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,2829.2%
25 to 29 Minutes4032.9%
30 to 34 Minutes6794.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1401.0%
40 to 44 Minutes890.6%
45 to 59 Minutes3612.6%
60 to 89 Minutes3002.2%
90 or more Minutes1951.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Bangor

Commute Time by Sex in Bangor
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes278 (3.9%)212 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,480 (20.7%)1,588 (23.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,870 (26.2%)2,062 (30.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,559 (21.8%)1,358 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes657 (9.2%)625 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes211 (2.9%)192 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes346 (4.8%)333 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes95 (1.3%)45 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes48 (0.7%)41 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes245 (3.4%)116 (1.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes226 (3.2%)74 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes137 (1.9%)58 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bangor

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bangor
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM596 (8.3%)172 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM289 (4.0%)135 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM252 (3.5%)395 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM381 (5.3%)413 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM782 (10.9%)865 (12.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM848 (11.9%)808 (12.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,115 (15.6%)1,101 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM621 (8.7%)680 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM420 (5.9%)299 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM383 (5.4%)532 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM173 (2.4%)241 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM26 (0.4%)48 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM705 (9.9%)508 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM561 (7.8%)507 (7.6%)
Total7,152 (100.0%)6,704 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bangor

Occupancy by Ownership in Bangor

Occupancy by Ownership in Bangor
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,56647.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,32152.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,887100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bangor

Occupancy by Household Size in Bangor
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,59240.3%
2-Person Household4,59233.1%
3-Person Household1,69412.2%
4+ Person Household2,00914.5%
Total Housing Units13,887100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bangor

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bangor
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,762 (31.5%)3,830 (68.5%)
2-Person Household2,636 (57.4%)1,956 (42.6%)
3-Person Household930 (54.9%)764 (45.1%)
4+ Person Household1,238 (61.6%)771 (38.4%)
Total Housing Units6,566 (47.3%)7,321 (52.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bangor

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bangor
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School186 (29.6%)442 (70.4%)
High School Diploma1,353 (38.1%)2,203 (62.0%)
College/Associate Degree2,023 (48.0%)2,188 (52.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,004 (54.7%)2,488 (45.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bangor

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bangor
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,57925.8%
35 to 44 Years1,63611.8%
45 to 54 Years2,56918.5%
55 to 64 Years2,51018.1%
65 to 74 Years2,02514.6%
75 to 84 Years1,0767.7%
85 Years and Over4923.5%
Total13,887100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Bangor

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Bangor
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years878 (24.5%)2,701 (75.5%)
35 to 44 Years600 (36.7%)1,036 (63.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,454 (56.6%)1,115 (43.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,461 (58.2%)1,049 (41.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,479 (73.0%)546 (27.0%)
75 to 84 Years497 (46.2%)579 (53.8%)
85 Years and Over197 (40.0%)295 (60.0%)
Total6,566 (47.3%)7,321 (52.7%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Bangor

Households by Occupants per Room in Bangor
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less6,534 (99.5%)7,192 (98.2%)
1.01 to 1.5022 (0.3%)86 (1.2%)
1.51 or more10 (0.2%)43 (0.6%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Bangor

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Bangor
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later428 (6.5%)1,412 (19.3%)
2015 to 20161,411 (21.5%)3,480 (47.5%)
2010 to 2014871 (13.3%)1,448 (19.8%)
2000 to 20091,693 (25.8%)634 (8.7%)
1990 to 1999982 (15.0%)192 (2.6%)
1989 or earlier1,181 (18.0%)155 (2.1%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Bangor

Median Income by Occupancy in Bangor

Median Income by Occupancy in Bangor
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,566 (47.3%)$79,235
Renter-Occupied7,321 (52.7%)$32,519
Average13,887 (100.0%)$49,652

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bangor

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bangor
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (0.4%)540 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99930 (0.5%)546 (7.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999243 (3.7%)789 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999189 (2.9%)611 (8.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999213 (3.2%)475 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999417 (6.4%)1,155 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999840 (12.8%)899 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,128 (17.2%)1,321 (18.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999895 (13.6%)560 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,420 (21.6%)264 (3.6%)
$150,000 or more1,165 (17.7%)161 (2.2%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Bangor

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Bangor

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Bangor

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$79,235$1,050 x 12mo (15.9%)
Renter-Occupied$32,519$883 x 12mo (32.6%)
Average$49,652$935 x 12mo (22.6%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bangor

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bangor
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300236 (3.6%)524 (7.2%)
$300 to $499726 (11.1%)467 (6.4%)
$500 to $7991,527 (23.3%)1,987 (27.1%)
$800 to $999633 (9.6%)1,593 (21.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,829 (27.9%)2,224 (30.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999918 (14.0%)360 (4.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499463 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999118 (1.8%)24 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more116 (1.8%)35 (0.5%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent28 (5.7%)92 (4.1%)
20 to 29 percent94 (19.3%)295 (13.2%)
30 percent or more366 (75.0%)1,848 (82.7%)
Total488 (100.0%)2,235 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent124 (19.7%)71 (4.5%)
20 to 29 percent220 (34.9%)366 (23.1%)
30 percent or more286 (45.4%)1,147 (72.4%)
Total630 (100.0%)1,584 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent276 (32.9%)105 (12.0%)
20 to 29 percent236 (28.1%)563 (64.6%)
30 percent or more328 (39.1%)204 (23.4%)
Total840 (100.0%)872 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent601 (53.3%)458 (35.1%)
20 to 29 percent359 (31.8%)655 (50.2%)
30 percent or more168 (14.9%)191 (14.6%)
Total1,128 (100.0%)1,304 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent2,951 (84.8%)811 (83.3%)
20 to 29 percent505 (14.5%)150 (15.4%)
30 percent or more24 (0.7%)13 (1.3%)
Total3,480 (100.0%)974 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bangor

Housing Structures in Bangor

Housing Structures in Bangor
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,75441.4%
Single Unit, Attached6234.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,0787.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,62818.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,39010.0%
10 or more Apartments1,3799.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,0357.4%
Total13,887100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bangor

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bangor
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,954 (86.1%)800 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached339 (54.4%)284 (45.6%)
2 Unit Apartments243 (22.5%)835 (77.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments139 (5.3%)2,489 (94.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21 (1.5%)1,369 (98.5%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,379 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other870 (84.1%)165 (15.9%)
Total6,566 (47.3%)7,321 (52.7%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Bangor

Housing Structures by Year Built in Bangor
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later200.1%
2010 to 20134903.5%
2000 to 20099807.1%
1980 to 19992,41117.4%
1960 to 19792,65919.2%
1940 to 19592,27616.4%
1939 or earlier5,05136.4%
Total13,887100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Bangor

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Bangor
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later20 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013270 (4.1%)220 (3.0%)
2000 to 2009743 (11.3%)237 (3.2%)
1980 to 19991,070 (16.3%)1,341 (18.3%)
1960 to 1979807 (12.3%)1,852 (25.3%)
1940 to 19591,218 (18.5%)1,058 (14.4%)
1939 or earlier2,438 (37.1%)2,613 (35.7%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bangor

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bangor
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10 (0.2%)479 (6.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms333 (5.1%)2,172 (29.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,650 (25.1%)3,154 (43.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,065 (31.5%)1,200 (16.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,508 (38.2%)316 (4.3%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bangor

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bangor
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas947 (14.4%)2,189 (29.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas469 (7.1%)422 (5.8%)
Electricity486 (7.4%)1,409 (19.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,192 (63.8%)2,939 (40.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)35 (0.5%)
All other Fuels472 (7.2%)132 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)195 (2.7%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bangor

Household Vehicle Usage in Bangor
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle143 (2.2%)1,818 (24.8%)
1 Vehicle2,288 (34.8%)3,634 (49.6%)
2 Vehicles3,001 (45.7%)1,601 (21.9%)
3 or more Vehicles1,134 (17.3%)268 (3.7%)
Total6,566 (100.0%)7,321 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bangor

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bangor

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,7353,831
Median Property Value$142,100$171,900
Median Household Income$56,865$854
Monthly Housing Costs$592$116
Real Estate Taxes$2,341$53

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bangor

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bangor
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000607 (22.2%)259 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999223 (8.2%)241 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,574 (57.6%)2,856 (74.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999302 (11.0%)336 (8.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99929 (1.1%)126 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)13 (0.3%)
Total2,735 (100.0%)3,831 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bangor

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bangor
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00043 (1.6%)21 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999436 (15.9%)13 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999267 (9.8%)209 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999478 (17.5%)150 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999536 (19.6%)362 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999257 (9.4%)592 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999407 (14.9%)638 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more311 (11.4%)1,013 (26.4%)
Total2,735 (100.0%)3,831 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Bangor

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent28 (9.2%)185 (13.1%)
20 to 29 percent94 (31.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more181 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (100.0%)1,416 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent104 (23.5%)187 (101.1%)
20 to 29 percent199 (44.9%)20 (10.8%)
30 percent or more140 (31.6%)21 (11.4%)
Total443 (100.0%)185 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent267 (55.9%)362 (247.9%)
20 to 29 percent203 (42.5%)9 (6.2%)
30 percent or more8 (1.7%)33 (22.6%)
Total478 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent516 (96.3%)592 (185.0%)
20 to 29 percent20 (3.7%)85 (26.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)339 (105.9%)
Total536 (100.0%)320 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Bangor: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent966 (99.1%)2,505 (1,491.1%)
20 to 29 percent9 (0.9%)1,985 (1,181.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)496 (295.2%)
Total975 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bangor

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bangor
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,298 (47.5%)97,234 (2,538.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x588 (21.5%)2,146 (56.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x164 (6.0%)798 (20.8%)
4.0x or more685 (25.1%)413 (10.8%)
Total2,735 (100.0%)3,831 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Bangor

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Bangor
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $2001144.2%
$200 to $39951518.8%
$400 to $59977428.3%
$600 to $9991,13641.5%
$1,000 to $1,2991415.2%
$1,300 to $1,499411.5%
$1,500 or more140.5%
Total2,735100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Bangor

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Bangor
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59970.2%
$600 to $799130.3%
$800 to $9991664.3%
$1,000 to $1,49939710.4%
$1,500 to $1,9991,64743.0%
$2,000 to $2,49990423.6%
$2,500 to $2,99946312.1%
$3,000 or more1183.1%
Total3,831100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bangor

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bangor
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800508 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499274 (10.0%)270 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,741 (63.7%)150 (3.9%)
Total2,735 (100.0%)3,831 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bangor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bangor

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bangor
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,711 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years4,373 (96.3%)166 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years3,188 (94.0%)203 (6.0%)
26 to 34 Years4,292 (86.6%)667 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,035 (90.9%)304 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,730 (91.4%)352 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,612 (88.4%)472 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,720 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,343 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,004 (93.1%)2,164 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bangor

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bangor
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,711 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,373 (96.3%)166 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,188 (94.0%)203 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bangor

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bangor
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,993 (95.0%)262 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,477 (91.6%)503 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,818 (85.8%)798 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,604 (94.8%)197 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over8,626 (97.8%)195 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bangor

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bangor
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6574 (33.6%)1,182 (69.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,937 (42.7%)2,793 (61.5%)
19 to 25 Years728 (21.5%)2,559 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,153 (23.3%)3,426 (69.1%)
35 to 44 Years820 (24.6%)2,308 (69.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,353 (33.2%)2,628 (64.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,125 (27.6%)2,698 (66.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,555 (93.9%)1,658 (61.0%)
75 Years and over2,282 (97.4%)1,594 (68.0%)
Total12,527 (40.2%)20,846 (66.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bangor

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bangor
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years315 (15.6%)132 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years898 (20.6%)777 (17.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,337 (24.2%)1,291 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years317 (27.9%)429 (27.1%)
75 Years and over331 (34.2%)928 (67.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bangor

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bangor: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years36 (1.8%)10 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years39 (0.9%)91 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years348 (6.3%)118 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years156 (13.7%)78 (4.9%)
75 Years and over174 (18.0%)341 (24.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bangor: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (1.0%)13 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years157 (3.6%)121 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years60 (1.1%)108 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years75 (6.6%)78 (4.9%)
75 Years and over29 (3.0%)104 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bangor: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years279 (13.8%)122 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years692 (15.9%)524 (11.6%)
35 to 64 Years854 (15.4%)786 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years104 (9.2%)249 (15.7%)
75 Years and over86 (8.9%)238 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bangor: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (0.8%)27 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years57 (1.3%)115 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years589 (10.6%)591 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years149 (13.1%)318 (20.1%)
75 Years and over155 (16.0%)568 (41.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bangor: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years117 (5.8%)42 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.1%)76 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years275 (5.0%)232 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years64 (5.6%)120 (7.6%)
75 Years and over94 (9.7%)268 (19.5%)

Technology Access in Bangor

Computing Device Access in Bangor

Computing Device Access in Bangor
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10,90378.5%
Smartphone11,14980.3%
Tablet8,14858.7%
No Computing Device9566.9%
Total13,887100.0%

Internet Access in Bangor

Internet Access in Bangor
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet840.6%
Broadband Home10,56576.1%
Cellular Data Only1,0127.3%
Satellite Internet4313.1%
No Internet1,86413.4%
Total13,887100.0%