Biddeford, ME Zip Codes, Social, Economic & Demographic Characteristics
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Biddeford Overview
21,462
TOTAL POPULATION
10,215
MALE POPULATION
11,247
FEMALE POPULATION
90.82
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,469
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,418
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,120
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.0¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,122
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,420
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Biddeford Area Codes
Biddeford Summary
Biddeford is a city located in York County, Maine, United States. It is the largest city in the county and the sixth-largest city in the state. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 21,277. Biddeford is home to the University of New England and the annual La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival.
History
The area now known as Biddeford was once inhabited by the Abenaki Indians, who called the area "Mechegonne", meaning "great tidal river". The first Europeans to settle in the area were the English, who established a trading post in 1616. The town was incorporated in 1630 as Saco, which included what is now Biddeford and Saco. In 1653, the town was renamed Biddeford after Bideford, a town in Devon, England.
In 1762, the town was divided, with the portion east of the Saco River becoming the town of Biddeford. In the early 19th century, Biddeford became a center for shipbuilding and textile mills. The city was also home to the first cotton mill in the United States, built in 1793.
In the late 19th century, Biddeford became a popular summer resort for wealthy families from Boston and New York. The city was also home to the first roller coaster in the United States, built in 1885.
Geography
Biddeford is located at 43°25'N 70°31'W (43.4139, -70.5183). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2), of which 23.2 square miles (60.1 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is water.
The city is situated on the Saco River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The city is bordered by Saco to the west, Scarborough to the east, and Old Orchard Beach to the south.
Economy
Biddeford's economy is largely based on the service industry, with many restaurants, hotels, and retail stores located in the city. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a plastics manufacturer, and a printing company.
The University of New England is located in Biddeford, and is a major employer in the city. The university also serves as a major economic driver for the city, with many students and faculty living in the city and spending money in the local economy.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 21,277 people, 8,717 households, and 4,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 917.2 people per square mile (354.2/km2). There were 9,521 housing units at an average density of 409.3 per square mile (158.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 8,717 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $32,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 10.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Biddeford?
Total Population of Biddeford is 21,462.
What is the Total Male Population of Biddeford?
Total Male Population of Biddeford is 10,215.
What is the Total Female Population of Biddeford?
Total Female Population of Biddeford is 11,247.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Biddeford?
There are 90.82 Males per 100 Females in Biddeford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Biddeford?
There are 110.10 Females per 100 Males in Biddeford.
What is the Median Population Age in Biddeford?
Median Population Age in Biddeford is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Biddeford
Average Family Size in Biddeford is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Biddeford
Average Household Size in Biddeford is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Biddeford?
Per Capita income in Biddeford is $30,469.
What is the Median Family Income in Biddeford?
Median Family Income in Biddeford is $62,418.
What is the Median Household income in Biddeford?
Median Household Income in Biddeford is $53,120.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Biddeford?
Income or Wage Gap in Biddeford is 6.0%.
Women in Biddeford earn 94.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Biddeford?
Family Income Deficit in Biddeford is $5,122.
Families that are below poverty line in Biddeford earn $5,122 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Biddeford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Biddeford is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Biddeford?
There are 12,420 People in the Labor Forcein in Biddeford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Biddeford?
67.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Biddeford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Biddeford?
Unemployment Rate in Biddeford is 4.4%.
Race in Biddeford
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 728 | 3.4% |
| Black / African American | 677 | 3.2% |
| Hawaian / Pacific | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 22 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 19,599 | 91.3% |
| Two or more Races | 430 | 2.0% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 21,462 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Biddeford
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| African | 11 | 0.1% |
| Albanian | 105 | 0.5% |
| Alsatian | 4 | 0.0% |
| American | 1,046 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 236 | 1.1% |
| Armenian | 48 | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 12 | 0.1% |
| British | 87 | 0.4% |
| Cambodian | 320 | 1.5% |
| Canadian | 149 | 0.7% |
| Central American | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 29 | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 213 | 1.0% |
| Chippewa | 14 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 20 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 117 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 134 | 0.6% |
| Eastern European | 6 | 0.0% |
| English | 2,265 | 10.5% |
| European | 179 | 0.8% |
| Filipino | 86 | 0.4% |
| Finnish | 38 | 0.2% |
| French | 3,879 | 18.1% |
| French Canadian | 3,890 | 18.1% |
| German | 1,739 | 8.1% |
| Greek | 240 | 1.1% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 6 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 45 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 73 | 0.3% |
| Indonesian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 168 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 3,276 | 15.3% |
| Italian | 1,440 | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 22 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 52 | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 12 | 0.1% |
| Liberian | 141 | 0.7% |
| Lithuanian | 41 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 241 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Nigerian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 5 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 255 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 468 | 2.2% |
| Portuguese | 193 | 0.9% |
| Puerto Rican | 192 | 0.9% |
| Romanian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 132 | 0.6% |
| Salvadoran | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 135 | 0.6% |
| Scottish | 582 | 2.7% |
| South American | 6 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 296 | 1.4% |
| Swedish | 126 | 0.6% |
| Swiss | 29 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 18 | 0.1% |
| Turkish | 3 | 0.0% |
| Ugandan | 113 | 0.5% |
| Ukrainian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Vietnamese | 25 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 70 | 0.3% |
| Yugoslavian | 8 | 0.0% |
Sex and Age in Biddeford
Sex and Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 578 (5.7%) | 358 (3.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 371 (3.6%) | 362 (3.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 692 (6.8%) | 520 (4.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 652 (6.4%) | 784 (7.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 938 (9.2%) | 1,342 (11.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,117 (10.9%) | 1,007 (8.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 789 (7.7%) | 575 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 566 (5.5%) | 581 (5.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 417 (4.1%) | 741 (6.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 592 (5.8%) | 916 (8.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 606 (5.9%) | 571 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 507 (5.0%) | 706 (6.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 786 (7.7%) | 770 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 509 (5.0%) | 657 (5.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 433 (4.2%) | 416 (3.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 237 (2.3%) | 293 (2.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 153 (1.5%) | 332 (2.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 272 (2.7%) | 316 (2.8%) |
| Total | 10,215 (100.0%) | 11,247 (100.0%) |
Selected Sex and Age Groups in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 14 Years | 1,063 (10.4%) | 882 (7.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Years | 296 (2.9%) | 271 (2.4%) |
| Under 18 Years | 1,937 (19.0%) | 1,511 (13.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,294 (12.7%) | 1,855 (16.5%) |
| 15 to 44 Years | 4,479 (43.9%) | 5,030 (44.7%) |
| 16 Years and over | 8,542 (83.6%) | 9,912 (88.1%) |
| 18 Years and over | 8,278 (81.0%) | 9,736 (86.6%) |
| 21 Years and over | 7,793 (76.3%) | 8,966 (79.7%) |
| 60 Years and over | 2,390 (23.4%) | 2,784 (24.7%) |
| 62 Years and over | 1,986 (19.4%) | 2,433 (21.6%) |
| 65 Years and over | 1,604 (15.7%) | 2,014 (17.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 662 (6.5%) | 941 (8.4%) |
| Total | 10,215 (100.0%) | 11,247 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Biddeford
Median Family Size in Biddeford
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple Families | 3,545 (66.6%) | 2.76 |
| Single Male/Father | 364 (6.8%) | 2.71 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,410 (26.5%) | 2.43 |
| All Families | 5,319 (100.0%) | 2.67 |
Median Household Size in Biddeford
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple Families | 3,545 (39.3%) | 2.78 |
| Single Male/Father | 364 (4.0%) | 3.07 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,410 (15.6%) | 2.78 |
| Nonfamily Households | 3,710 (41.1%) | 1.42 |
| All Households | 9,029 (100.0%) | 2.24 |
Household Size by Family Status in Biddeford
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,524 (28.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,473 (27.4%) | 933 (10.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,689 (18.7%) | 127 (1.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 806 (8.9%) | 112 (1.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 220 (2.4%) | 14 (0.2%) |
| 6-Person Households | 100 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 31 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,319 (58.9%) | 3,710 (41.1%) |
Female Fertility in Biddeford
Fertility by Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 118 (75.6%) | 40.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 38 (24.4%) | 16.0 |
| Total | 156 (100.0%) | 26.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 76 (64.4%) | 42 (35.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 114 (73.1%) | 42 (26.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Biddeford
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 33 (21.1%) | 51.0 |
| High School Diploma | 8 (5.1%) | 7.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 94 (60.3%) | 38.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (13.5%) | 39.0 |
| Total | 156 (100.0%) | 26.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Biddeford
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 9 (27.3%) | 24 (72.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 76 (80.8%) | 18 (19.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 114 (73.1%) | 42 (26.9%) |
Income in Biddeford
Income Overview in Biddeford
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 21,462 | $30,469 |
| Median Family Income | 5,319 | $62,418 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,319 | $84,335 |
| Median Household Income | 9,029 | $53,120 |
| Mean Household Income | 9,029 | $71,666 |
| Income Deficit | 5,319 | $5,122 |
| Wage / Icome Gap (%) | 21,462 | 6.04% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 21,462 | 93.96¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 21,462 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Biddeford
| Sex | Number | Median Income |
| Male | 6,500 (47.7%) | $29,426 |
| Female | 7,128 (52.3%) | $27,646 |
| Average | 13,628 (100.0%) | $28,614 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Biddeford
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 454 (7.0%) | 536 (7.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 321 (4.9%) | 384 (5.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 347 (5.3%) | 483 (6.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 114 (1.8%) | 219 (3.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 425 (6.5%) | 384 (5.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 176 (2.7%) | 274 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 293 (4.5%) | 222 (3.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 171 (2.6%) | 172 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 291 (4.5%) | 260 (3.6%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 117 (1.8%) | 291 (4.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 597 (9.2%) | 532 (7.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 329 (5.1%) | 886 (12.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 343 (5.3%) | 523 (7.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 556 (8.6%) | 428 (6.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 141 (2.2%) | 225 (3.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 280 (4.3%) | 260 (3.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 575 (8.8%) | 343 (4.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 275 (4.2%) | 94 (1.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 347 (5.3%) | 213 (3.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 348 (5.3%) | 399 (5.6%) |
| Total | 6,500 (100.0%) | 7,128 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Biddeford
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $20,938 | $30,701 |
| High School Diploma | $28,536 | $24,424 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $41,569 | $31,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,191 | $36,170 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,176 | $76,726 |
| Total | $38,067 | $33,023 |
Family Income in Biddeford
Family Income Brackets in Biddeford
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 37 | 0.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 128 | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 356 | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 915 | 17.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 702 | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 910 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 750 | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,058 | 19.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 266 | 5.0% |
| $200,000+ | 197 | 3.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Biddeford
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,905 (54.6%) | $60,229 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,374 (25.8%) | $50,625 |
| 4-Person Families | 798 (15.0%) | $90,682 |
| 5-Person Families | 158 (3.0%) | $110,385 |
| 6-Person Families | 71 (1.3%) | $85,083 |
| 7+ Person Families | 13 (0.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 5,319 (100.0%) | $62,418 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Biddeford
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 678 (12.8%) | $43,679 |
| 1 Earner | 1,598 (30.0%) | $33,777 |
| 2 Earners | 2,486 (46.7%) | $87,096 |
| 3+ Earners | 557 (10.5%) | $113,015 |
| Total | 5,319 (100.0%) | $62,418 |
Household Income in Biddeford
Household Income Brackets in Biddeford
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 325 | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 433 | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 912 | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,174 | 13.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,336 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,887 | 20.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,120 | 12.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,282 | 14.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 307 | 3.4% |
| $200,000+ | 244 | 2.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Biddeford
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 519 (5.8%) | $46,932 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,934 (32.5%) | $62,561 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,419 (37.9%) | $56,069 |
| 65+ Years | 2,157 (23.9%) | $39,383 |
| Total | 9,029 (100.0%) | $53,120 |
Poverty in Biddeford
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 82 (15.2%) | 17 (4.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 31 (5.5%) | 75 (14.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 56 (18.1%) | 7 (2.7%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 34 (12.9%) | 72 (43.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 160 (15.6%) | 523 (41.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 122 (6.5%) | 176 (11.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 94 (9.6%) | 146 (11.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 77 (6.4%) | 78 (5.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 111 (8.6%) | 125 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 43 (4.6%) | 140 (13.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 49 (7.4%) | 148 (17.8%) |
| Total | 859 (8.7%) | 1,507 (14.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 456 (84.8%) | 341 (95.3%) |
| 5 Years | 126 (100.0%) | 87 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 536 (94.5%) | 432 (85.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 253 (81.9%) | 255 (97.3%) |
| 15 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 95 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 230 (87.1%) | 95 (56.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 863 (84.4%) | 754 (59.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,762 (93.5%) | 1,379 (88.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 889 (90.4%) | 1,176 (89.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,121 (93.6%) | 1,409 (94.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,182 (91.4%) | 1,351 (91.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 899 (95.4%) | 906 (86.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 613 (92.6%) | 682 (82.2%) |
| Total | 8,962 (91.2%) | 8,962 (85.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Biddeford
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,338 (98.0%) | 47 (2.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 993 (95.5%) | 47 (4.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,451 (97.4%) | 94 (2.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single Parent Households in Biddeford
| Children | Male | Female |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (6.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 138 (20.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (34.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 207 (14.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Biddeford
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 47 (2.0%) | 236 (27.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 47 (4.5%) | 103 (13.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (22.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Biddeford
Employment by Class of Employer in Biddeford
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 7,570 | 64.8% |
| Self-Employed / Incorporated | 215 | 1.8% |
| Self-Employed / Not Incorporated | 620 | 5.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,865 | 16.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 778 | 6.7% |
| State Government Employees | 248 | 2.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 374 | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 7 | 0.1% |
| Total | 11,677 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 754 (57.6%) | 304 (23.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,908 (83.7%) | 132 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,718 (80.9%) | 81 (3.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,267 (92.9%) | 76 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,992 (86.4%) | 58 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,051 (76.4%) | 40 (1.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 877 (72.3%) | 19 (1.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,030 (66.2%) | 37 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 687 (34.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 128 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 12,420 (67.3%) | 812 (4.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Biddeford
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 488 (55.7%) | 82 (9.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,889 (72.8%) | 206 (5.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,534 (81.1%) | 22 (0.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,026 (92.3%) | 43 (1.3%) |
| Total | 8,930 (79.4%) | 315 (2.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Biddeford
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 564 (55.7%) | 449 (44.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 107 (20.5%) | 414 (79.5%) |
| Computer, Engineering & Science | 301 (67.5%) | 145 (32.5%) |
| Computer & Mathematics | 115 (74.2%) | 40 (25.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 174 (75.6%) | 56 (24.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 12 (19.7%) | 49 (80.3%) |
| Community & Social Service | 215 (23.1%) | 716 (76.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 70 (35.2%) | 129 (64.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 30 (25.6%) | 87 (74.4%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 79 (15.1%) | 443 (84.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 36 (38.7%) | 57 (61.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 206 (29.7%) | 488 (70.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 91 (29.2%) | 221 (70.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,393 (38.6%) | 2,212 (61.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,716 (48.3%) | 6,120 (51.7%) |
Services Occupations
Services Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 18 (3.2%) | 541 (96.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 114 (76.5%) | 35 (23.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 45 (56.2%) | 35 (43.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 472 (46.1%) | 551 (53.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 301 (63.0%) | 177 (37.0%) |
| Personal Care and Service | 77 (32.5%) | 160 (67.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 982 (40.2%) | 1,464 (59.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,716 (48.3%) | 6,120 (51.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 553 (44.6%) | 686 (55.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 383 (21.9%) | 1,368 (78.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 936 (31.3%) | 2,054 (68.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,716 (48.3%) | 6,120 (51.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 547 (94.5%) | 32 (5.5%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 292 (91.0%) | 29 (9.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 839 (93.2%) | 61 (6.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,716 (48.3%) | 6,120 (51.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 459 (71.3%) | 185 (28.7%) |
| Transportation | 450 (86.2%) | 72 (13.8%) |
| Material Moving | 657 (90.1%) | 72 (9.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,566 (82.6%) | 329 (17.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 5,716 (48.3%) | 6,120 (51.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Biddeford
Employment Industries in Biddeford
Employment Industries by Sex in Biddeford
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 556 (75.3%) | 182 (24.7%) |
| Manufacturing | 844 (72.0%) | 328 (28.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 250 (81.2%) | 58 (18.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 940 (53.4%) | 821 (46.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 406 (75.3%) | 133 (24.7%) |
| Utilities | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 263 (73.1%) | 97 (26.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 181 (25.5%) | 530 (74.5%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 98 (69.0%) | 44 (31.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 257 (50.8%) | 249 (49.2%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 139 (42.4%) | 189 (57.6%) |
| Educational Services | 374 (31.1%) | 829 (68.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 466 (23.4%) | 1,525 (76.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 25 (15.0%) | 142 (85.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 425 (35.9%) | 759 (64.1%) |
| Public Administration | 227 (65.0%) | 122 (35.0%) |
| Total | 5,716 (48.3%) | 6,120 (51.7%) |
Education in Biddeford
School Enrollment in Biddeford
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 295 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 2.9% |
| Elementary School | 530 | 10.3% |
| Middle School | 922 | 18.0% |
| High School | 880 | 17.2% |
| College / Undegraduate | 1,994 | 38.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 364 | 7.1% |
| Total | 5,131 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 109 (42.7%) | 146 (57.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 493 (80.8%) | 117 (19.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,092 (91.6%) | 100 (8.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 503 (93.8%) | 33 (6.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 182 (28.7%) | 453 (71.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 663 (54.3%) | 559 (45.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 185 (43.1%) | 244 (56.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 162 (64.3%) | 90 (35.7%) |
| Total | 3,389 (66.0%) | 1,742 (34.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Biddeford
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers and Mathematics | 119 | 2.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 350 | 7.6% |
| Physical and Health Sciences | 77 | 1.7% |
| Psychology | 398 | 8.6% |
| Social Sciences | 574 | 12.4% |
| Engineering | 190 | 4.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science and Engineering | 736 | 15.9% |
| Business | 449 | 9.7% |
| Education | 782 | 16.9% |
| Literature and Languages | 271 | 5.9% |
| Liberal Arts and History | 162 | 3.5% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 92 | 2.0% |
| Communications | 193 | 4.2% |
| Arts and Humanities | 236 | 5.1% |
| Total | 4,629 | 100.0% |
Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Biddeford
By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years
| Education Attainment | Male | Female |
| Less than 9th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 (11.1%) | 152 (8.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 509 (39.3%) | 360 (19.4%) |
| College / No Degree | 484 (37.4%) | 1,152 (62.1%) |
| Associate's Degree | 50 (3.9%) | 60 (3.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 108 (8.4%) | 131 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,294 (100.0%) | 1,855 (100.0%) |
By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years
| Education Attainment | Male | Female |
| Less than 9th Grade | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.6%) |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 (4.3%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 847 (44.4%) | 295 (18.6%) |
| College / No Degree | 320 (16.8%) | 453 (28.6%) |
| Associate's Degree | 159 (8.3%) | 171 (10.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 342 (17.9%) | 490 (31.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 155 (8.1%) | 152 (9.6%) |
| Total | 1,906 (100.0%) | 1,582 (100.0%) |
By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years
| Education Attainment | Male | Female |
| Less than 9th Grade | 28 (2.9%) | 13 (1.0%) |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 (9.7%) | 34 (2.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 324 (33.0%) | 289 (21.9%) |
| College / No Degree | 114 (11.6%) | 366 (27.7%) |
| Associate's Degree | 53 (5.4%) | 132 (10.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 266 (27.1%) | 198 (15.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 103 (10.5%) | 290 (21.9%) |
| Total | 983 (100.0%) | 1,322 (100.0%) |
By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years
| Education Attainment | Male | Female |
| Less than 9th Grade | 61 (2.5%) | 246 (8.3%) |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 (10.0%) | 46 (1.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,181 (47.4%) | 1,032 (34.8%) |
| College / No Degree | 301 (12.1%) | 425 (14.3%) |
| Associate's Degree | 253 (10.2%) | 378 (12.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 270 (10.8%) | 620 (20.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 176 (7.1%) | 216 (7.3%) |
| Total | 2,491 (100.0%) | 2,963 (100.0%) |
By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over
| Education Attainment | Male | Female |
| Less than 9th Grade | 233 (14.5%) | 222 (11.0%) |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 (5.2%) | 259 (12.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 502 (31.3%) | 719 (35.7%) |
| College / No Degree | 177 (11.0%) | 300 (14.9%) |
| Associate's Degree | 150 (9.3%) | 129 (6.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 232 (14.5%) | 225 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 227 (14.1%) | 160 (7.9%) |
| Total | 1,604 (100.0%) | 2,014 (100.0%) |
Transportation & Commute in Biddeford
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Biddeford
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 316 (5.8%) | 142 (2.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,293 (23.7%) | 1,645 (28.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,167 (39.8%) | 2,310 (40.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,127 (20.7%) | 987 (17.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 434 (8.0%) | 528 (9.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 111 (2.0%) | 90 (1.6%) |
| Total | 5,448 (100.0%) | 5,702 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Biddeford
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 284 | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,608 | 14.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,141 | 19.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,173 | 10.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,295 | 11.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,167 | 10.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,779 | 15.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 334 | 3.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 317 | 2.8% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 698 | 6.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 227 | 2.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 178 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Biddeford
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 149 (2.8%) | 135 (2.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 598 (11.1%) | 1,010 (17.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,167 (21.7%) | 974 (16.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 505 (9.4%) | 668 (11.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 723 (13.5%) | 572 (9.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 640 (11.9%) | 527 (9.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 906 (16.9%) | 873 (15.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 88 (1.6%) | 246 (4.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 144 (2.7%) | 173 (3.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 230 (4.3%) | 468 (8.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 113 (2.1%) | 114 (2.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 108 (2.0%) | 70 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Biddeford
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 484 (9.0%) | 103 (1.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 155 (2.9%) | 256 (4.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 231 (4.3%) | 183 (3.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 442 (8.2%) | 459 (7.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,009 (18.8%) | 396 (6.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 839 (15.6%) | 992 (17.0%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 442 (8.2%) | 636 (10.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 336 (6.3%) | 682 (11.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 179 (3.3%) | 310 (5.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 164 (3.0%) | 252 (4.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 191 (3.6%) | 221 (3.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 61 (1.1%) | 172 (2.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 442 (8.2%) | 559 (9.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 396 (7.4%) | 609 (10.4%) |
| Total | 5,371 (100.0%) | 5,830 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Biddeford
Occupancy by Ownership in Biddeford
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,364 | 48.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,665 | 51.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,029 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Biddeford
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,524 | 28.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,406 | 37.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,816 | 20.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,283 | 14.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,029 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Biddeford
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,064 (42.2%) | 1,460 (57.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,868 (54.8%) | 1,538 (45.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 696 (38.3%) | 1,120 (61.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 736 (57.4%) | 547 (42.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,364 (48.3%) | 4,665 (51.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Biddeford
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 302 (35.7%) | 544 (64.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,095 (39.0%) | 1,710 (61.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,165 (42.5%) | 1,576 (57.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,802 (68.3%) | 835 (31.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,209 | 24.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,244 | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,704 | 18.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,715 | 19.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,168 | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 642 | 7.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 347 | 3.8% |
| Total | 9,029 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Under 35 Years | 517 (23.4%) | 1,692 (76.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 598 (48.1%) | 646 (51.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 689 (40.4%) | 1,015 (59.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,028 (59.9%) | 687 (40.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 868 (74.3%) | 300 (25.7%) |
| 75 to 84 Years | 422 (65.7%) | 220 (34.3%) |
| 85 Years and Over | 242 (69.7%) | 105 (30.3%) |
| Total | 4,364 (48.3%) | 4,665 (51.7%) |
Households by Occupants per Room in Biddeford
| Occupants per Room | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1.00 or less | 4,355 (99.8%) | 4,627 (99.2%) |
| 1.01 to 1.50 | 9 (0.2%) | 31 (0.7%) |
| 1.51 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.2%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Occupancy by Move-In Year in Biddeford
| Move-In Year | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 2017 or later | 184 (4.2%) | 574 (12.3%) |
| 2015 to 2016 | 362 (8.3%) | 1,313 (28.1%) |
| 2010 to 2014 | 595 (13.6%) | 2,010 (43.1%) |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,229 (28.2%) | 563 (12.1%) |
| 1990 to 1999 | 773 (17.7%) | 46 (1.0%) |
| 1989 or earlier | 1,221 (28.0%) | 159 (3.4%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Housing Finances in Biddeford
Median Income by Occupancy in Biddeford
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,364 (48.3%) | $79,057 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,665 (51.7%) | $38,394 |
| Average | 9,029 (100.0%) | $53,120 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Biddeford
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 22 (0.5%) | 137 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 169 (3.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 124 (2.8%) | 312 (6.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 102 (2.3%) | 348 (7.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 173 (4.0%) | 293 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 292 (6.7%) | 882 (18.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 505 (11.6%) | 830 (17.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 815 (18.7%) | 1,071 (23.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 702 (16.1%) | 419 (9.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,099 (25.2%) | 184 (3.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 530 (12.1%) | 20 (0.4%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs in Biddeford
Monthly Median Housing Costs in Biddeford
Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford
| Occupancy Type | Median Income | Housing Costs |
| Owner-Occupied | $79,057 | $1,390 x 12mo (21.1%) |
| Renter-Occupied | $38,394 | $929 x 12mo (29.0%) |
| Average | $53,120 | $987 x 12mo (22.3%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Biddeford
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 142 (3.3%) | 174 (3.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 229 (5.2%) | 396 (8.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 897 (20.5%) | 776 (16.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 311 (7.1%) | 1,714 (36.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 804 (18.4%) | 1,347 (28.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 932 (21.4%) | 140 (3.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 504 (11.6%) | 38 (0.8%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 389 (8.9%) | 18 (0.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 156 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000
| Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than 20 percent | 20 (8.2%) | 100 (10.6%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 15 (6.2%) | 147 (15.6%) |
| 30 percent or more | 208 (85.6%) | 696 (73.8%) |
| Total | 243 (100.0%) | 943 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999
| Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than 20 percent | 93 (20.0%) | 11 (0.9%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 72 (15.5%) | 155 (13.2%) |
| 30 percent or more | 300 (64.5%) | 1,009 (85.9%) |
| Total | 465 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999
| Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than 20 percent | 158 (31.3%) | 88 (11.2%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 121 (24.0%) | 355 (45.2%) |
| 30 percent or more | 226 (44.8%) | 342 (43.6%) |
| Total | 505 (100.0%) | 785 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999
| Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than 20 percent | 290 (35.6%) | 530 (50.0%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 226 (27.7%) | 476 (44.9%) |
| 30 percent or more | 299 (36.7%) | 54 (5.1%) |
| Total | 815 (100.0%) | 1,060 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more
| Housing Costs / Income | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than 20 percent | 1,359 (58.3%) | 546 (88.5%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 788 (33.8%) | 71 (11.5%) |
| 30 percent or more | 184 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,331 (100.0%) | 617 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Biddeford
Housing Structures in Biddeford
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,941 | 43.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 209 | 2.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,162 | 12.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,317 | 14.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,349 | 14.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 917 | 10.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 134 | 1.5% |
| Total | 9,029 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Biddeford
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,673 (93.2%) | 268 (6.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 139 (66.5%) | 70 (33.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 395 (34.0%) | 767 (66.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 27 (2.1%) | 1,290 (98.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 22 (1.6%) | 1,327 (98.4%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 24 (2.6%) | 893 (97.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 84 (62.7%) | 50 (37.3%) |
| Total | 4,364 (48.3%) | 4,665 (51.7%) |
Housing Structures by Year Built in Biddeford
| Year Built | # Structures | % Structures |
| 2014 or later | 82 | 0.9% |
| 2010 to 2013 | 167 | 1.8% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 537 | 5.9% |
| 1980 to 1999 | 1,856 | 20.6% |
| 1960 to 1979 | 1,946 | 21.5% |
| 1940 to 1959 | 1,427 | 15.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3,014 | 33.4% |
| Total | 9,029 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Biddeford
| Year Built | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 2014 or later | 82 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2010 to 2013 | 33 (0.8%) | 134 (2.9%) |
| 2000 to 2009 | 407 (9.3%) | 130 (2.8%) |
| 1980 to 1999 | 937 (21.5%) | 919 (19.7%) |
| 1960 to 1979 | 847 (19.4%) | 1,099 (23.6%) |
| 1940 to 1959 | 833 (19.1%) | 594 (12.7%) |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,225 (28.1%) | 1,789 (38.4%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Biddeford
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 81 (1.9%) | 1,124 (24.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,206 (27.6%) | 2,543 (54.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,020 (46.3%) | 762 (16.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,057 (24.2%) | 223 (4.8%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Biddeford
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 100 (2.3%) | 338 (7.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 351 (8.0%) | 541 (11.6%) |
| Electricity | 40 (0.9%) | 689 (14.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 3,673 (84.2%) | 2,837 (60.8%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 200 (4.6%) | 115 (2.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 145 (3.1%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Biddeford
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 46 (1.1%) | 688 (14.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,439 (33.0%) | 2,287 (49.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,720 (39.4%) | 1,323 (28.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,159 (26.6%) | 367 (7.9%) |
| Total | 4,364 (100.0%) | 4,665 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Biddeford
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Biddeford
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,490 | 2,874 |
| Median Property Value | $223,100 | $257,600 |
| Median Household Income | $50,786 | $95,243 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $636 | $1,709 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,663 | $4,053 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 51 (3.4%) | 23 (0.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 84 (5.6%) | 39 (1.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,041 (69.9%) | 1,868 (65.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 200 (13.4%) | 777 (27.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 42 (2.8%) | 105 (3.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 50 (3.4%) | 23 (0.8%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 22 (1.5%) | 39 (1.4%) |
| Total | 1,490 (100.0%) | 2,874 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 17 (1.1%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 297 (19.9%) | 102 (3.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 151 (10.1%) | 141 (4.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 269 (18.0%) | 236 (8.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 224 (15.0%) | 591 (20.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 196 (13.2%) | 506 (17.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 219 (14.7%) | 880 (30.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 117 (7.9%) | 413 (14.4%) |
| Total | 1,490 (100.0%) | 2,874 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000
| Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With MOrtgage |
| Less than 20 percent | 20 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 15 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 percent or more | 145 (80.6%) | 63 (100.0%) |
| Total | 180 (100.0%) | 63 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999
| Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With MOrtgage |
| Less than 20 percent | 93 (32.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 63 (22.1%) | 9 (5.0%) |
| 30 percent or more | 129 (45.3%) | 171 (95.0%) |
| Total | 285 (100.0%) | 180 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999
| Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With MOrtgage |
| Less than 20 percent | 158 (58.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 105 (39.0%) | 16 (6.8%) |
| 30 percent or more | 6 (2.2%) | 220 (93.2%) |
| Total | 269 (100.0%) | 236 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999
| Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With MOrtgage |
| Less than 20 percent | 205 (91.5%) | 85 (14.4%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 10 (4.5%) | 216 (36.5%) |
| 30 percent or more | 9 (4.0%) | 290 (49.1%) |
| Total | 224 (100.0%) | 591 (100.0%) |
Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more
| Relative Housing Costs | Without Mortgage | With MOrtgage |
| Less than 20 percent | 526 (98.9%) | 833 (46.3%) |
| 20 to 29 percent | 6 (1.1%) | 782 (43.5%) |
| 30 percent or more | 0 (0.0%) | 184 (10.2%) |
| Total | 532 (100.0%) | 1,799 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Biddeford
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 299 (20.1%) | 654 (22.8%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 233 (15.6%) | 1,052 (36.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 233 (15.6%) | 456 (15.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 725 (48.7%) | 707 (24.6%) |
| Total | 1,490 (100.0%) | 2,874 (100.0%) |
Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Biddeford
| Housing Costs | # Households | # Households |
| Less than $200 | 64 | 4.3% |
| $200 to $399 | 187 | 12.6% |
| $400 to $599 | 382 | 25.6% |
| $600 to $999 | 723 | 48.5% |
| $1,000 to $1,299 | 47 | 3.2% |
| $1,300 to $1,499 | 28 | 1.9% |
| $1,500 or more | 59 | 4.0% |
| Total | 1,490 | 100.0% |
Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Biddeford
| Housing Costs | # Households | # Households |
| Less than $200 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $200 to $399 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $400 to $599 | 25 | 0.9% |
| $600 to $799 | 61 | 2.1% |
| $800 to $999 | 137 | 4.8% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 729 | 25.4% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 903 | 31.4% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 483 | 16.8% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 384 | 13.4% |
| $3,000 or more | 152 | 5.3% |
| Total | 2,874 | 100.0% |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 77 (5.2%) | 27 (0.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 42 (2.8%) | 61 (2.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,330 (89.3%) | 2,775 (96.6%) |
| Total | 1,490 (100.0%) | 2,874 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Biddeford
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,078 (92.9%) | 82 (7.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,627 (99.2%) | 21 (0.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,827 (91.4%) | 267 (8.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,411 (78.0%) | 679 (22.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,040 (88.5%) | 265 (11.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,219 (82.6%) | 466 (17.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,673 (96.5%) | 96 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,981 (99.7%) | 7 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,492 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 19,348 (91.1%) | 1,883 (8.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Biddeford
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,078 (92.9%) | 82 (7.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,627 (99.2%) | 21 (0.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,827 (91.4%) | 267 (8.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Biddeford
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,279 (93.7%) | 154 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,566 (87.7%) | 640 (12.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,493 (82.2%) | 759 (17.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,858 (93.1%) | 213 (6.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 5,081 (97.8%) | 112 (2.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 464 (40.0%) | 671 (57.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,030 (38.9%) | 1,881 (71.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 541 (17.5%) | 2,414 (78.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 420 (13.6%) | 2,093 (67.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 398 (17.3%) | 1,699 (73.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 724 (27.0%) | 1,569 (58.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 829 (29.9%) | 1,943 (70.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,867 (93.9%) | 1,189 (59.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,492 (100.0%) | 940 (63.0%) |
| Total | 7,765 (36.6%) | 14,399 (67.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Biddeford
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 66 (11.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 118 (8.7%) | 110 (9.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 597 (19.0%) | 530 (15.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 806 (23.2%) | 858 (20.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 235 (24.9%) | 204 (19.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 294 (44.4%) | 418 (50.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Biddeford
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 31 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 22 (1.6%) | 27 (2.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 66 (2.1%) | 40 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 349 (10.1%) | 80 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 119 (12.6%) | 55 (5.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 114 (17.2%) | 95 (11.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 35 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 227 (6.5%) | 181 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (1.4%) | 37 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 29 (4.4%) | 27 (3.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 96 (7.1%) | 83 (7.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 513 (16.3%) | 373 (11.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 428 (12.3%) | 439 (10.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (1.9%) | 70 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 48 (7.2%) | 108 (13.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 18 (0.6%) | 24 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 375 (10.8%) | 364 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 120 (12.7%) | 136 (13.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 194 (29.3%) | 276 (33.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (0.2%) | 25 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 94 (2.7%) | 156 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (5.1%) | 69 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (1.2%) | 111 (13.4%) |
Technology Access in Biddeford
Computing Device Access in Biddeford
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,803 | 75.3% |
| Smartphone | 6,503 | 72.0% |
| Tablet | 5,144 | 57.0% |
| No Computing Device | 1,301 | 14.4% |
| Total | 9,029 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Biddeford
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 45 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 6,126 | 67.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 779 | 8.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 328 | 3.6% |
| No Internet | 1,893 | 21.0% |
| Total | 9,029 | 100.0% |