Biddeford, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Biddeford Overview

22,331
TOTAL POPULATION
11,071
MALE POPULATION
11,260
FEMALE POPULATION
98.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,413
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,932
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,142
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.1¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,322
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,271
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Biddeford Zip Codes

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 22,331.
What is the Total Male Population of Biddeford?
Total Male Population of Biddeford is 11,071.
What is the Total Female Population of Biddeford?
Total Female Population of Biddeford is 11,260.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Biddeford?
There are 98.32 Males per 100 Females in Biddeford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Biddeford?
There are 101.71 Females per 100 Males in Biddeford.
What is the Median Population Age in Biddeford?
Median Population Age in Biddeford is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Biddeford
Average Family Size in Biddeford is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Biddeford
Average Household Size in Biddeford is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Biddeford?
Per Capita income in Biddeford is $33,413.
What is the Median Family Income in Biddeford?
Median Family Income in Biddeford is $74,932.
What is the Median Household income in Biddeford?
Median Household Income in Biddeford is $58,142.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Biddeford?
Income or Wage Gap in Biddeford is 6.9%.
Women in Biddeford earn 93.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Biddeford?
Family Income Deficit in Biddeford is $10,322.
Families that are below poverty line in Biddeford earn $10,322 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 13,271 People in the Labor Forcein in Biddeford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Biddeford?
68.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Biddeford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Biddeford?
Unemployment Rate in Biddeford is 4.5%.

Race in Biddeford

The most populous races in Biddeford are White / Caucasian (20,499 | 91.8%), Two or more Races (796 | 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (609 | 2.7%).
Race in Biddeford
Race# Population% Population
Asian5802.6%
Black / African American2821.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific50.0%
Hispanic or Latino6092.7%
Native / Alaskan60.0%
White / Caucasian20,49991.8%
Two or more Races7963.6%
Some other Race1630.7%
Total22,331100.0%

Ancestry in Biddeford

The most populous ancestries reported in Biddeford are French Canadian (4,159 | 18.6%), Irish (3,956 | 17.7%), French (3,402 | 15.2%), English (2,165 | 9.7%), and German (1,899 | 8.5%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Biddeford residents.
Ancestry in Biddeford
Race# Population% Population
Albanian470.2%
American1,0904.9%
Arab1640.7%
Armenian50.0%
Austrian300.1%
Belgian60.0%
Blackfeet130.1%
British2331.0%
Cambodian2341.1%
Canadian2671.2%
Central American40.0%
Central American Indian10.0%
Cherokee200.1%
Chinese1470.7%
Chippewa330.2%
Colombian60.0%
Czech420.2%
Czechoslovakian690.3%
Danish1550.7%
Dutch1960.9%
Eastern European60.0%
Egyptian340.2%
English2,1659.7%
Ethiopian10.0%
European1490.7%
Filipino690.3%
Finnish340.2%
French3,40215.2%
French American Indian400.2%
French Canadian4,15918.6%
German1,8998.5%
Greek1540.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro50.0%
Guatemalan10.0%
Guyanese50.0%
Indian (Asian)680.3%
Irish3,95617.7%
Italian1,4376.4%
Japanese700.3%
Korean580.3%
Lebanese400.2%
Lithuanian60.0%
Mexican2411.1%
Native Hawaiian700.3%
Navajo40.0%
Northern European20.0%
Norwegian3071.4%
Polish5432.4%
Portuguese3251.5%
Puerto Rican1920.9%
Romanian370.2%
Russian1530.7%
Salvadoran30.0%
Scandinavian300.1%
Scotch-Irish950.4%
Scottish3971.8%
Sioux50.0%
Slovene80.0%
South American60.0%
Subsaharan African370.2%
Swedish1830.8%
Swiss250.1%
Syrian70.0%
Turkish90.0%
Ukrainian400.2%
Vietnamese540.2%
Welsh360.2%
Yugoslavian90.0%

Sex and Age in Biddeford

Sex and Age in Biddeford

The most populous age groups in Biddeford are 25 to 29 Years (1,313 | 11.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,337 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Biddeford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years562 (5.1%)371 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years335 (3.0%)533 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years576 (5.2%)350 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years907 (8.2%)753 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,012 (9.1%)1,337 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,313 (11.9%)1,229 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Years900 (8.1%)660 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years782 (7.1%)526 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years556 (5.0%)800 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years490 (4.4%)700 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years741 (6.7%)488 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years543 (4.9%)807 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years673 (6.1%)663 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years508 (4.6%)649 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years411 (3.7%)552 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years456 (4.1%)343 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years168 (1.5%)264 (2.3%)
85 Years and over138 (1.3%)235 (2.1%)
Total11,071 (100.0%)11,260 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Biddeford

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years911 (8.2%)883 (7.8%)
15 to 17 Years432 (3.9%)248 (2.2%)
Under 18 Years1,905 (17.2%)1,502 (13.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,487 (13.4%)1,842 (16.4%)
15 to 44 Years5,470 (49.4%)5,305 (47.1%)
16 Years and over9,525 (86.0%)9,905 (88.0%)
18 Years and over9,166 (82.8%)9,758 (86.7%)
21 Years and over8,553 (77.3%)9,060 (80.5%)
60 Years and over2,354 (21.3%)2,706 (24.0%)
62 Years and over2,046 (18.5%)2,378 (21.1%)
65 Years and over1,681 (15.2%)2,043 (18.1%)
75 Years and over762 (6.9%)842 (7.5%)
Total11,071 (100.0%)11,260 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Biddeford

Median Family Size in Biddeford

The median family size in Biddeford is 2.81 persons per family, with single male/father families (339 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,201 | 23.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Biddeford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,554 (69.8%)2.79
Single Male/Father339 (6.7%)3.09
Single Female/Mother1,201 (23.6%)2.77
All Families5,094 (100.0%)2.81

Median Household Size in Biddeford

The median household size in Biddeford is 2.29 persons per household, with single male/father households (339 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (4,104 | 44.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Biddeford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,554 (38.6%)2.82
Single Male/Father339 (3.7%)3.48
Single Female/Mother1,201 (13.1%)3.21
Non-family4,104 (44.6%)1.46
All Households9,198 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Biddeford

Out of a total of 9,198 households in Biddeford, 5,094 (55.4%) are family households, while 4,104 (44.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,445, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,636.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Biddeford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,636 (28.7%)
2-Person Households2,445 (26.6%)1,201 (13.1%)
3-Person Households1,312 (14.3%)221 (2.4%)
4-Person Households888 (9.7%)18 (0.2%)
5-Person Households256 (2.8%)28 (0.3%)
6-Person Households193 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,094 (55.4%)4,104 (44.6%)

Female Fertility in Biddeford

Fertility by Age in Biddeford

Average fertility rate in Biddeford is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Biddeford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years88 (60.3%)27.0
35 to 50 years58 (39.7%)27.0
Total146 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Biddeford

54.1% of women with births (146) in Biddeford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 76.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Biddeford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (23.9%)67 (76.1%)
35 to 50 years58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (54.1%)67 (45.9%)

Fertility by Education in Biddeford

Average fertility rate in Biddeford is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Biddeford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School32 (21.9%)78.0
High School Diploma23 (15.8%)16.0
College or Associate's Degree52 (35.6%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree15 (10.3%)11.0
Graduate Degree24 (16.4%)62.0
Total146 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Biddeford

45.9% of women with births in Biddeford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's 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 71.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Biddeford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (28.1%)23 (71.9%)
High School Diploma10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
College or Associate's Degree21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (54.1%)67 (45.9%)

Income in Biddeford

Income Overview in Biddeford

Per Capita Income in Biddeford is $33,413, while median incomes of families and households are $74,932 and $58,142 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income22,331$33,413
Median Family Income5,094$74,932
Mean Family Income5,094$95,279
Median Household Income9,198$58,142
Mean Household Income9,198$78,805
Income Deficit5,094$10,322
Wage / Income Gap (%)22,3316.89%
Wage / Income Gap ($)22,33193.11¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index22,3310.44

Earnings by Sex in Biddeford

Average Earnings in Biddeford are $32,845, $34,267 for men and $31,907 for women, a difference of 6.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Biddeford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,405 (52.0%)$34,267
Female6,844 (48.0%)$31,907
Average14,249 (100.0%)$32,845

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Biddeford

The most common earnings brackets in Biddeford are $100,000+ for men (707 | 9.6%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (733 | 10.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Biddeford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less392 (5.3%)532 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999418 (5.6%)287 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499519 (7.0%)488 (7.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999218 (2.9%)175 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499224 (3.0%)255 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999110 (1.5%)310 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499200 (2.7%)143 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999143 (1.9%)127 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499340 (4.6%)233 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99983 (1.1%)178 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999496 (6.7%)517 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999614 (8.3%)600 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999296 (4.0%)586 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999650 (8.8%)733 (10.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999385 (5.2%)238 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999219 (3.0%)188 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999543 (7.3%)404 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999439 (5.9%)243 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999409 (5.5%)322 (4.7%)
$100,000+707 (9.6%)285 (4.2%)
Total7,405 (100.0%)6,844 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Biddeford

Average earnings in Biddeford are $43,683 for men and $38,046 for women, a difference of 12.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,039, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $31,575. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,933, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $34,471.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Biddeford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$31,575$34,471
College or Associate's Degree$43,511$34,534
Bachelor's Degree$70,126$41,571
Graduate Degree$77,039$72,933
Total$43,683$38,046

Family Income in Biddeford

Family Income Brackets in Biddeford

According to the Biddeford family income data, there are 958 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 87 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Biddeford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000871.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991172.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993516.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993727.3%
$35,000 to $49,99974914.7%
$50,000 to $74,99987617.2%
$75,000 to $99,99970813.9%
$100,000 to $149,99995818.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994949.7%
$200,000+3827.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Biddeford

5-person families (164 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Biddeford with $101,554 per family, while 2-person families (2,678 | 52.6%) have the highest median income of $34,866 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Biddeford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,678 (52.6%)$69,731
3-Person Families1,274 (25.0%)$57,135
4-Person Families871 (17.1%)$89,630
5-Person Families164 (3.2%)$101,554
6-Person Families107 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total5,094 (100.0%)$74,932

Family Income by Number of Earners in Biddeford

The median family income in Biddeford is $74,932, with families comprising 3+ earners (660) having the highest median family income of $134,750, while families with 1 earner (1,433) have the lowest median family income of $44,882, accounting for 13.0% and 28.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Biddeford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners688 (13.5%)$45,313
1 Earner1,433 (28.1%)$44,882
2 Earners2,313 (45.4%)$94,785
3+ Earners660 (13.0%)$134,750
Total5,094 (100.0%)$74,932

Household Income in Biddeford

Household Income Brackets in Biddeford

With 1,932 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Biddeford, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 304 households (3.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Biddeford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003043.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993684.0%
$15,000 to $24,9998289.0%
$25,000 to $34,99994710.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,32514.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,93221.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,05811.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,38915.1%
$150,000 to $199,9995335.8%
$200,000+5065.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Biddeford

The median household income in Biddeford is $58,142, with the highest median household income of $65,625 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,214 households (34.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,123, with 2,215 households (24.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Biddeford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years631 (6.9%)$50,332
25 to 44 Years3,138 (34.1%)$64,466
45 to 64 Years3,214 (34.9%)$65,625
65+ Years2,215 (24.1%)$45,123
Total9,198 (100.0%)$58,142

Poverty in Biddeford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Biddeford

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 15.2% for females among the residents of Biddeford, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 171 males (35.0%) and 74 females (50.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Biddeford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (35.0%)16 (4.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years96 (17.8%)135 (23.8%)
12 to 14 Years101 (33.4%)27 (15.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years98 (27.5%)74 (50.3%)
18 to 24 Years160 (13.3%)455 (36.7%)
25 to 34 Years203 (9.2%)338 (18.2%)
35 to 44 Years85 (6.4%)129 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years136 (11.1%)73 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years63 (5.2%)82 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years63 (6.9%)129 (11.0%)
75 Years and over55 (7.2%)138 (17.8%)
Total1,231 (11.5%)1,596 (15.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Biddeford

According to the poverty statistics in Biddeford, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Biddeford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years318 (65.0%)348 (95.6%)
5 Years61 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years444 (82.2%)433 (76.2%)
12 to 14 Years201 (66.6%)143 (84.1%)
15 Years73 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years258 (72.5%)73 (49.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,041 (86.7%)785 (63.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,006 (90.8%)1,521 (81.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,253 (93.6%)1,197 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,095 (88.9%)1,115 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,153 (94.8%)1,388 (94.4%)
65 to 74 Years856 (93.1%)1,044 (89.0%)
75 Years and over707 (92.8%)638 (82.2%)
Total9,466 (88.5%)8,931 (84.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Biddeford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Biddeford show that 2.9% or 103 of the total 3,554 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.5%, comprising of 35 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 Biddeford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,399 (97.2%)68 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children956 (96.5%)35 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,451 (97.1%)103 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Biddeford

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Biddeford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)154 (23.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (60.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)278 (23.2%)

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

The poverty data for Biddeford shows that 103 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 278 of the single-parent households (18.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (3.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Biddeford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children68 (2.8%)9 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children35 (3.5%)154 (19.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (60.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total103 (2.9%)278 (18.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Biddeford

Employment by Class of Employer in Biddeford

Among the 12,577 employed individuals in Biddeford, private company employees (8,057 | 64.1%), not-for-profit organizations (1,818 | 14.4%), and local government employees (828 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Biddeford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,05764.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3082.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7225.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,81814.4%
Local Government Employees8286.6%
State Government Employees3072.4%
Federal Government Employees5224.2%
Unpaid Family Workers150.1%
Total12,577100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Biddeford

According to the labor force statistics for Biddeford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,430), 68.3% or 13,271 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 597 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.9% or 2,368 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 99 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Biddeford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years915 (61.6%)99 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,846 (78.6%)41 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years2,133 (83.9%)111 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,354 (86.8%)95 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,368 (88.9%)102 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,870 (77.3%)123 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,011 (74.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years879 (65.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years763 (36.0%)25 (3.3%)
75 Years and over140 (8.7%)9 (6.4%)
Total13,271 (68.3%)597 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Biddeford

According to labor force statistics for Biddeford, 81.0% of individuals (9,616) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,871) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 433 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 89.8% or 3,069 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.7% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Biddeford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School261 (66.2%)62 (15.7%)
High School Diploma3,000 (75.5%)238 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree3,280 (80.3%)131 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,069 (89.8%)113 (3.3%)
Total9,616 (81.0%)534 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Biddeford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Biddeford are Management (1,218 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (897 | 7.1%), Business & Financial (753 | 6.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (591 | 4.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (480 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Biddeford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Biddeford, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (90.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.4%), and Architecture & Engineering (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (80.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Biddeford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management689 (56.6%)529 (43.4%)
Business & Financial193 (25.6%)560 (74.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science357 (74.4%)123 (25.6%)
Computers & Mathematics244 (90.7%)25 (9.3%)
Architecture & Engineering91 (67.4%)44 (32.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22 (28.9%)54 (71.1%)
Community & Social Service 207 (23.1%)690 (76.9%)
Education, Arts & Media34 (19.3%)142 (80.7%)
Legal Services & Support30 (24.0%)95 (76.0%)
Education Instruction & Library89 (19.4%)369 (80.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment54 (39.1%)84 (60.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating94 (15.9%)497 (84.1%)
Health Technologists41 (13.4%)266 (86.6%)
Total (Category)1,540 (39.1%)2,399 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)6,618 (52.4%)6,022 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Biddeford are Food Preparation & Serving (948 | 7.5%), Healthcare Support (703 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (411 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (354 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (186 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Biddeford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Biddeford, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71.3%), and Security & Protection (69.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (98.3%), Personal Care & Service (59.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (45.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Biddeford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (1.7%)691 (98.3%)
Security & Protection129 (69.4%)57 (30.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention62 (54.4%)52 (45.6%)
Law Enforcement67 (93.1%)5 (6.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving540 (57.0%)408 (43.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance293 (71.3%)118 (28.7%)
Personal Care & Service144 (40.7%)210 (59.3%)
Total (Category)1,118 (43.0%)1,484 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)6,618 (52.4%)6,022 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Biddeford are Office & Administration (1,824 | 14.4%), and Sales & Related (1,153 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Biddeford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Biddeford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related546 (47.3%)607 (52.6%)
Office & Administration621 (34.1%)1,203 (65.9%)
Total (Category)1,167 (39.2%)1,810 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)6,618 (52.4%)6,022 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Biddeford are Construction & Extraction (784 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (382 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (41 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Biddeford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Biddeford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction730 (93.1%)54 (6.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair370 (96.9%)12 (3.1%)
Total (Category)1,141 (94.5%)66 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)6,618 (52.4%)6,022 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Biddeford are Production (664 | 5.2%), Material Moving (639 | 5.1%), and Transportation (612 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Biddeford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Biddeford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production535 (80.6%)129 (19.4%)
Transportation546 (89.2%)66 (10.8%)
Material Moving571 (89.4%)68 (10.6%)
Total (Category)1,652 (86.3%)263 (13.7%)
Total (Overall)6,618 (52.4%)6,022 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Biddeford

Employment Industries in Biddeford

The major employment industries in Biddeford include Retail Trade (2,076 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,958 | 15.5%), Educational Services (1,417 | 11.2%), Manufacturing (1,194 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (980 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Biddeford

Employment Industries by Sex in Biddeford

The Biddeford industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (91.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (82.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (77.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Biddeford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction695 (91.9%)61 (8.1%)
Manufacturing931 (78.0%)263 (22.0%)
Wholesale Trade157 (52.9%)140 (47.1%)
Retail Trade1,305 (62.9%)771 (37.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing541 (66.7%)270 (33.3%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information38 (17.7%)177 (82.3%)
Finance & Insurance358 (40.0%)536 (60.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing143 (91.1%)14 (8.9%)
Professional & Scientific255 (48.6%)270 (51.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support185 (68.5%)85 (31.5%)
Educational Services513 (36.2%)904 (63.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance398 (20.3%)1,560 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation37 (22.4%)128 (77.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services454 (46.3%)526 (53.7%)
Public Administration325 (65.4%)172 (34.6%)
Total6,618 (52.4%)6,022 (47.6%)

Education in Biddeford

School Enrollment in Biddeford

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,952 students in Biddeford are college / undergraduate (1,884 | 38.1%), high school (1,030 | 20.8%), and middle school (698 | 14.1%).
School Enrollment in Biddeford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2264.6%
Kindergarten1553.1%
Elementary School58211.7%
Middle School69814.1%
High School1,03020.8%
College / Undergraduate1,88438.1%
Graduate / Professional3777.6%
Total4,952100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Biddeford

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Biddeford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds59 (45.0%)72 (55.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old626 (79.5%)161 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds854 (93.9%)56 (6.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds627 (98.9%)7 (1.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds338 (45.7%)401 (54.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds397 (37.9%)651 (62.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds205 (39.2%)318 (60.8%)
35 Years and over154 (85.6%)26 (14.4%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Biddeford

Business (851 | 18.8%), education (643 | 14.2%), science & technology (492 | 10.8%), literature & languages (440 | 9.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (437 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 4,538 individuals in Biddeford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Biddeford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics851.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4379.6%
Physical & Health Sciences942.1%
Psychology2605.7%
Social Sciences4008.8%
Engineering1914.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology49210.8%
Business85118.8%
Education64314.2%
Literature & Languages4409.7%
Liberal Arts & History1413.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1062.3%
Communications2014.4%
Arts & Humanities1974.3%
Total4,538100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Biddeford

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Biddeford is some college / no degree, with 579 individuals or 38.9% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 822 individuals or 44.6%.
Education By Age Bracket in Biddeford: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade229 (15.4%)109 (5.9%)
High School Diploma545 (36.6%)566 (30.7%)
Some College / No Degree579 (38.9%)822 (44.6%)
Associate's Degree22 (1.5%)112 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree112 (7.5%)233 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,487 (100.0%)1,842 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Biddeford is high school diploma, with 755 individuals or 34.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 709 individuals or 37.5%.
Education By Age Bracket in Biddeford: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade119 (5.4%)39 (2.1%)
High School Diploma755 (34.1%)239 (12.7%)
Some College / No Degree618 (27.9%)709 (37.5%)
Associate's Degree284 (12.8%)191 (10.1%)
Bachelor's Degree327 (14.8%)611 (32.4%)
Graduate Degree110 (5.0%)100 (5.3%)
Total2,213 (100.0%)1,889 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Biddeford is high school diploma, with 401 individuals or 30.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 384 individuals or 29.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Biddeford: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade24 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade9 (0.7%)30 (2.3%)
High School Diploma401 (30.0%)384 (29.0%)
Some College / No Degree323 (24.1%)239 (18.0%)
Associate's Degree72 (5.4%)246 (18.5%)
Bachelor's Degree282 (21.1%)273 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree227 (17.0%)154 (11.6%)
Total1,338 (100.0%)1,326 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Biddeford is high school diploma, with 1,283 individuals or 52.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 912 individuals or 34.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Biddeford: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade22 (0.9%)47 (1.8%)
9th to 12th Grade104 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,283 (52.4%)912 (34.3%)
Some College / No Degree358 (14.6%)564 (21.2%)
Associate's Degree128 (5.2%)353 (13.3%)
Bachelor's Degree397 (16.2%)594 (22.4%)
Graduate Degree155 (6.3%)188 (7.1%)
Total2,447 (100.0%)2,658 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Biddeford is high school diploma, with 500 individuals or 29.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 777 individuals or 38.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Biddeford: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade137 (8.2%)154 (7.5%)
9th to 12th Grade40 (2.4%)204 (10.0%)
High School Diploma500 (29.7%)777 (38.0%)
Some College / No Degree350 (20.8%)350 (17.1%)
Associate's Degree216 (12.9%)177 (8.7%)
Bachelor's Degree155 (9.2%)149 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree283 (16.8%)232 (11.4%)
Total1,681 (100.0%)2,043 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Biddeford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Biddeford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Biddeford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle93 (1.5%)63 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle1,614 (25.2%)1,340 (23.7%)
2 Vehicles2,423 (37.8%)2,429 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles1,538 (24.0%)1,239 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles615 (9.6%)513 (9.1%)
5 or more Vehicles128 (2.0%)59 (1.1%)
Total6,411 (100.0%)5,643 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Biddeford

Commute Time in Biddeford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3753.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,50413.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2,49821.8%
15 to 19 Minutes9828.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1,51513.2%
25 to 29 Minutes7256.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1,69514.8%
35 to 39 Minutes5234.6%
40 to 44 Minutes4203.7%
45 to 59 Minutes7106.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2282.0%
90 or more Minutes2792.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Biddeford

Commute Time by Sex in Biddeford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes148 (2.5%)227 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes657 (11.0%)847 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,264 (21.2%)1,234 (22.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes405 (6.8%)577 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes953 (16.0%)562 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes388 (6.5%)337 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes865 (14.5%)830 (15.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes307 (5.1%)216 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes228 (3.8%)192 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes481 (8.1%)229 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes144 (2.4%)84 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes121 (2.0%)158 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Biddeford

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Biddeford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM536 (9.0%)98 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM162 (2.7%)311 (5.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM362 (6.1%)189 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM388 (6.5%)319 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,062 (17.8%)339 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM838 (14.1%)1,117 (20.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM464 (7.8%)688 (12.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM337 (5.7%)602 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM136 (2.3%)414 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM325 (5.4%)221 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM107 (1.8%)295 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM34 (0.6%)47 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM729 (12.2%)493 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM481 (8.1%)360 (6.6%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)5,493 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Biddeford

Occupancy by Ownership in Biddeford

Occupancy by Ownership in Biddeford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,43048.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,76851.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,198100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Biddeford

Occupancy by Household Size in Biddeford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,63628.7%
2-Person Household3,64639.6%
3-Person Household1,53316.7%
4+ Person Household1,38315.0%
Total Housing Units9,198100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Biddeford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Biddeford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,033 (39.2%)1,603 (60.8%)
2-Person Household1,881 (51.6%)1,765 (48.4%)
3-Person Household692 (45.1%)841 (54.9%)
4+ Person Household824 (59.6%)559 (40.4%)
Total Housing Units4,430 (48.2%)4,768 (51.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Biddeford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Biddeford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School159 (39.8%)241 (60.3%)
High School Diploma1,142 (38.9%)1,794 (61.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,213 (39.5%)1,861 (60.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,916 (68.7%)872 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Biddeford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Biddeford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,32125.2%
35 to 44 Years1,44815.7%
45 to 54 Years1,42215.5%
55 to 64 Years1,79219.5%
65 to 74 Years1,31914.3%
75 to 84 Years7157.8%
85 Years and Over1812.0%
Total9,198100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Biddeford

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Biddeford
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years524 (22.6%)1,797 (77.4%)
35 to 44 Years696 (48.1%)752 (51.9%)
45 to 54 Years726 (51.0%)696 (48.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,041 (58.1%)751 (41.9%)
65 to 74 Years844 (64.0%)475 (36.0%)
75 to 84 Years462 (64.6%)253 (35.4%)
85 Years and Over137 (75.7%)44 (24.3%)
Total4,430 (48.2%)4,768 (51.8%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Biddeford

Households by Occupants per Room in Biddeford
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less4,419 (99.8%)4,726 (99.1%)
1.01 to 1.5011 (0.3%)36 (0.8%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)6 (0.1%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Biddeford

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Biddeford
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later236 (5.3%)765 (16.0%)
2015 to 2016920 (20.8%)2,116 (44.4%)
2010 to 2014504 (11.4%)1,278 (26.8%)
2000 to 2009979 (22.1%)455 (9.5%)
1990 to 1999692 (15.6%)37 (0.8%)
1989 or earlier1,099 (24.8%)117 (2.5%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Biddeford

Median Income by Occupancy in Biddeford

Median Income by Occupancy in Biddeford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,430 (48.2%)$92,966
Renter-Occupied4,768 (51.8%)$45,754
Average9,198 (100.0%)$58,142

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Biddeford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Biddeford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00087 (2.0%)149 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (0.5%)51 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99989 (2.0%)281 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (0.9%)370 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99968 (1.5%)347 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999341 (7.7%)607 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999449 (10.1%)878 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999684 (15.4%)1,251 (26.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999591 (13.3%)463 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,089 (24.6%)301 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more970 (21.9%)70 (1.5%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Biddeford

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Biddeford

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Biddeford

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$92,966$1,463 x 12mo (18.9%)
Renter-Occupied$45,754$1,061 x 12mo (27.8%)
Average$58,142$1,147 x 12mo (23.7%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Biddeford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Biddeford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300195 (4.4%)191 (4.0%)
$300 to $499152 (3.4%)255 (5.3%)
$500 to $799687 (15.5%)575 (12.1%)
$800 to $999412 (9.3%)938 (19.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499847 (19.1%)2,380 (49.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999975 (22.0%)263 (5.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499556 (12.6%)107 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999336 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more270 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent13 (5.5%)111 (14.1%)
20 to 29 percent14 (5.9%)112 (14.2%)
30 percent or more211 (88.7%)565 (71.7%)
Total238 (100.0%)788 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent120 (29.3%)66 (6.9%)
20 to 29 percent85 (20.8%)155 (16.3%)
30 percent or more204 (49.9%)733 (76.8%)
Total409 (100.0%)954 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent205 (45.7%)77 (9.0%)
20 to 29 percent68 (15.1%)304 (35.6%)
30 percent or more176 (39.2%)474 (55.4%)
Total449 (100.0%)855 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent230 (33.6%)199 (15.9%)
20 to 29 percent206 (30.1%)855 (68.3%)
30 percent or more248 (36.3%)197 (15.8%)
Total684 (100.0%)1,251 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent1,620 (61.1%)699 (84.8%)
20 to 29 percent821 (31.0%)109 (13.2%)
30 percent or more209 (7.9%)16 (1.9%)
Total2,650 (100.0%)824 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Biddeford

Housing Structures in Biddeford

Housing Structures in Biddeford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,81541.5%
Single Unit, Attached1832.0%
2 Unit Apartments1,54116.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,23913.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,18712.9%
10 or more Apartments1,14512.4%
Mobile Home / Other881.0%
Total9,198100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Biddeford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Biddeford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,582 (93.9%)233 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached117 (63.9%)66 (36.1%)
2 Unit Apartments407 (26.4%)1,134 (73.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments97 (7.8%)1,142 (92.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments74 (6.2%)1,113 (93.8%)
10 or more Apartments65 (5.7%)1,080 (94.3%)
Mobile Home / Other88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,430 (48.2%)4,768 (51.8%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Biddeford

Housing Structures by Year Built in Biddeford
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20133203.5%
2000 to 20095846.4%
1980 to 19991,50916.4%
1960 to 19791,91320.8%
1940 to 19591,73018.8%
1939 or earlier3,14234.2%
Total9,198100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Biddeford

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Biddeford
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013298 (6.7%)22 (0.5%)
2000 to 2009518 (11.7%)66 (1.4%)
1980 to 1999779 (17.6%)730 (15.3%)
1960 to 1979893 (20.2%)1,020 (21.4%)
1940 to 1959785 (17.7%)945 (19.8%)
1939 or earlier1,157 (26.1%)1,985 (41.6%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Biddeford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Biddeford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)55 (1.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms109 (2.5%)1,224 (25.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,268 (28.6%)2,345 (49.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,897 (42.8%)837 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,156 (26.1%)307 (6.4%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Biddeford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Biddeford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas113 (2.5%)499 (10.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas502 (11.3%)311 (6.5%)
Electricity75 (1.7%)691 (14.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,515 (79.3%)3,045 (63.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels225 (5.1%)77 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)145 (3.0%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Biddeford

Household Vehicle Usage in Biddeford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle55 (1.2%)499 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle1,187 (26.8%)2,332 (48.9%)
2 Vehicles1,772 (40.0%)1,598 (33.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,416 (32.0%)339 (7.1%)
Total4,430 (100.0%)4,768 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Biddeford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Biddeford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,3513,079
Median Property Value$262,900$287,700
Median Household Income$50,495$798
Monthly Housing Costs$673$270
Real Estate Taxes$3,729$10

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Biddeford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00072 (5.3%)78 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99954 (4.0%)40 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999760 (56.2%)1,534 (49.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999250 (18.5%)1,165 (37.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999108 (8.0%)197 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99977 (5.7%)47 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more30 (2.2%)18 (0.6%)
Total1,351 (100.0%)3,079 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Biddeford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000100 (7.4%)93 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999140 (10.4%)8 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999218 (16.1%)58 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999208 (15.4%)123 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999201 (14.9%)241 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999127 (9.4%)483 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999185 (13.7%)464 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more172 (12.7%)904 (29.4%)
Total1,351 (100.0%)3,079 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Biddeford

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent13 (6.8%)46 (2.7%)
20 to 29 percent14 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more165 (85.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)1,731 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent113 (42.5%)143 (310.9%)
20 to 29 percent75 (28.2%)7 (15.2%)
30 percent or more78 (29.3%)10 (21.7%)
Total266 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent167 (80.3%)241 (191.3%)
20 to 29 percent37 (17.8%)38 (30.2%)
30 percent or more4 (1.9%)31 (24.6%)
Total208 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent159 (79.1%)483 (280.8%)
20 to 29 percent32 (15.9%)71 (41.3%)
30 percent or more10 (5.0%)174 (101.2%)
Total201 (100.0%)172 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Biddeford: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent479 (99.0%)2,166 (910.1%)
20 to 29 percent5 (1.0%)1,141 (479.4%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)816 (342.9%)
Total484 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Biddeford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Biddeford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x253 (18.7%)102,477 (3,328.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x136 (10.1%)999 (32.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x227 (16.8%)894 (29.0%)
4.0x or more735 (54.4%)493 (16.0%)
Total1,351 (100.0%)3,079 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Biddeford

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Biddeford
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200906.7%
$200 to $3991178.7%
$400 to $59926319.5%
$600 to $99965848.7%
$1,000 to $1,299977.2%
$1,300 to $1,499473.5%
$1,500 or more795.9%
Total1,351100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Biddeford

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Biddeford
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $599461.5%
$600 to $799180.6%
$800 to $999842.7%
$1,000 to $1,4991705.5%
$1,500 to $1,99970322.8%
$2,000 to $2,49993230.3%
$2,500 to $2,99952016.9%
$3,000 or more33610.9%
Total3,079100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Biddeford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Biddeford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80085 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (0.8%)73 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,214 (89.9%)134 (4.3%)
Total1,351 (100.0%)3,079 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Biddeford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Biddeford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Biddeford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,094 (96.1%)45 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,683 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,032 (95.4%)148 (4.6%)
26 to 34 Years3,081 (83.0%)633 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,533 (95.1%)131 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,295 (94.9%)124 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,637 (98.2%)49 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,092 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,538 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,985 (94.9%)1,140 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Biddeford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Biddeford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,094 (96.1%)45 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,683 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,032 (95.4%)148 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Biddeford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Biddeford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,414 (93.9%)156 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,114 (93.6%)282 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,674 (94.5%)212 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,749 (96.7%)94 (3.3%)
$100,000 and over6,936 (94.7%)388 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Biddeford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Biddeford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6211 (18.5%)944 (82.9%)
6 to 18 Years783 (29.1%)2,196 (81.5%)
19 to 25 Years678 (21.3%)2,543 (80.0%)
25 to 34 Years652 (17.6%)2,655 (71.5%)
35 to 44 Years377 (14.1%)2,237 (84.0%)
45 to 54 Years845 (34.9%)1,633 (67.5%)
55 to 64 Years578 (21.5%)2,312 (86.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,971 (94.2%)1,105 (52.8%)
75 Years and over1,538 (100.0%)908 (59.0%)
Total7,633 (34.5%)16,533 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Biddeford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Biddeford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)55 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years384 (10.5%)615 (16.7%)
35 to 64 Years729 (19.3%)828 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years246 (26.8%)272 (23.2%)
75 Years and over374 (49.1%)419 (54.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Biddeford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Biddeford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years77 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years244 (6.5%)68 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years153 (16.7%)98 (8.4%)
75 Years and over278 (36.5%)104 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Biddeford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)37 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years281 (7.4%)286 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (0.8%)47 (4.0%)
75 Years and over149 (19.6%)36 (4.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Biddeford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years271 (7.4%)486 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years309 (8.2%)351 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years42 (4.6%)63 (5.4%)
75 Years and over86 (11.3%)123 (15.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Biddeford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (1.1%)29 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years211 (5.6%)402 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years95 (10.3%)148 (12.6%)
75 Years and over241 (31.6%)253 (32.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Biddeford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.0%)53 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years126 (3.3%)77 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years52 (5.7%)67 (5.7%)
75 Years and over32 (4.2%)73 (9.4%)

Technology Access in Biddeford

Computing Device Access in Biddeford

Computing Device Access in Biddeford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,17578.0%
Smartphone7,50981.6%
Tablet5,91464.3%
No Computing Device6076.6%
Total9,198100.0%

Internet Access in Biddeford

Internet Access in Biddeford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.1%
Broadband Home6,98275.9%
Cellular Data Only98710.7%
Satellite Internet3433.7%
No Internet1,03411.2%
Total9,198100.0%