Brewer, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Brewer Overview

9,606
TOTAL POPULATION
4,489
MALE POPULATION
5,117
FEMALE POPULATION
87.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,949
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,962
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,614
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$17,943
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,033
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brewer Zip Codes

Brewer Area Codes

Brewer Summary

Brewer, Maine is a city located in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is situated on the Penobscot River, just across from Bangor, and is part of the Bangor metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,482.

History

Brewer was first settled in 1760 by William Brewer, a Revolutionary War veteran. The town was incorporated in 1790 and named after him. Brewer was originally part of the town of Orrington, but was set off and incorporated as a separate town in 1790. In 1812, Brewer was incorporated as a city.
Brewer was an important port in the 19th century, and was home to several shipbuilding yards. The city was also a major center for the lumber industry, and was home to several sawmills and gristmills.

Geography

Brewer is located at 44°49'N 68°47'W (44.817, -68.783). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2), of which 10.9 square miles (28.2 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) is water.

Economy

Brewer is home to several large employers, including Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor Savings Bank, and the University of Maine. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 9,482 people, 4,072 households, and 2,521 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.2 people per square mile (336.7/km2). There were 4,407 housing units at an average density of 403.3 per square mile (155.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 4,072 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.2% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brewer?
Total Population of Brewer is 9,606.
What is the Total Male Population of Brewer?
Total Male Population of Brewer is 4,489.
What is the Total Female Population of Brewer?
Total Female Population of Brewer is 5,117.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brewer?
There are 87.73 Males per 100 Females in Brewer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brewer?
There are 113.99 Females per 100 Males in Brewer.
What is the Median Population Age in Brewer?
Median Population Age in Brewer is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brewer
Average Family Size in Brewer is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brewer
Average Household Size in Brewer is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brewer?
Per Capita income in Brewer is $28,949.
What is the Median Family Income in Brewer?
Median Family Income in Brewer is $64,962.
What is the Median Household income in Brewer?
Median Household Income in Brewer is $50,614.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brewer?
Income or Wage Gap in Brewer is 9.0%.
Women in Brewer earn 91.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Brewer?
Family Income Deficit in Brewer is $17,943.
Families that are below poverty line in Brewer earn $17,943 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brewer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brewer is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brewer?
There are 5,033 People in the Labor Forcein in Brewer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brewer?
64.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Brewer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brewer?
Unemployment Rate in Brewer is 3.3%.

Race in Brewer

The most populous races in Brewer are White / Caucasian (9,190 | 95.7%), Two or more Races (249 | 2.6%), and Some other Race (94 | 1.0%).
Race in Brewer
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.0%
Black / African American610.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino710.7%
Native / Alaskan100.1%
White / Caucasian9,19095.7%
Two or more Races2492.6%
Some other Race941.0%
Total9,606100.0%

Ancestry in Brewer

The most populous ancestries reported in Brewer are English (1,968 | 20.5%), Irish (1,551 | 16.2%), French (1,178 | 12.3%), American (1,092 | 11.4%), and Italian (821 | 8.6%), together accounting for 68.8% of all Brewer residents.
Ancestry in Brewer
Race# Population% Population
African240.3%
American1,09211.4%
Arab140.2%
Belgian130.1%
British820.9%
Cajun110.1%
Canadian580.6%
Central American110.1%
Chinese230.2%
Colombian280.3%
Dutch130.1%
Eastern European130.1%
Egyptian140.2%
English1,96820.5%
European770.8%
French1,17812.3%
French American Indian140.2%
French Canadian4624.8%
German5055.3%
Greek360.4%
Hungarian240.3%
Indian (Asian)20.0%
Irish1,55116.2%
Iroquois100.1%
Italian8218.6%
Jamaican680.7%
Lithuanian210.2%
Mexican100.1%
Nigerian110.1%
Norwegian110.1%
Polish2652.8%
Puerto Rican220.2%
Russian20.0%
Salvadoran110.1%
Scandinavian730.8%
Scotch-Irish1571.6%
Scottish5695.9%
Slovak900.9%
South American280.3%
Subsaharan African350.4%
Swedish4324.5%
Swiss40.0%
Welsh1861.9%

Sex and Age in Brewer

Sex and Age in Brewer

The most populous age groups in Brewer are 25 to 29 Years (513 | 11.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (420 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brewer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years303 (6.8%)233 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years366 (8.2%)241 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years140 (3.1%)355 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years225 (5.0%)372 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years217 (4.8%)224 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years513 (11.4%)420 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years326 (7.3%)300 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years365 (8.1%)332 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years248 (5.5%)264 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years264 (5.9%)388 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years310 (6.9%)344 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years372 (8.3%)338 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years225 (5.0%)302 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years156 (3.5%)352 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years168 (3.7%)206 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years166 (3.7%)190 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years54 (1.2%)68 (1.3%)
85 Years and over71 (1.6%)188 (3.7%)
Total4,489 (100.0%)5,117 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Brewer

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years506 (11.3%)596 (11.7%)
15 to 17 Years165 (3.7%)268 (5.2%)
Under 18 Years974 (21.7%)1,097 (21.4%)
18 to 24 Years277 (6.2%)328 (6.4%)
15 to 44 Years1,894 (42.2%)1,912 (37.4%)
16 Years and over3,639 (81.1%)4,213 (82.3%)
18 Years and over3,515 (78.3%)4,020 (78.6%)
21 Years and over3,435 (76.5%)3,916 (76.5%)
60 Years and over840 (18.7%)1,306 (25.5%)
62 Years and over709 (15.8%)1,126 (22.0%)
65 Years and over615 (13.7%)1,004 (19.6%)
75 Years and over291 (6.5%)446 (8.7%)
Total4,489 (100.0%)5,117 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brewer

Median Family Size in Brewer

The median family size in Brewer is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (413 | 19.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,453 | 68.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brewer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,453 (68.9%)2.98
Single Male/Father244 (11.6%)3.00
Single Female/Mother413 (19.6%)3.11
Total Families2,110 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Brewer

The median household size in Brewer is 2.32 persons per household, with single male/father households (244 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.95 persons per household. non-family households (1,964 | 48.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brewer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,453 (35.7%)3.02
Single Male/Father244 (6.0%)3.95
Single Female/Mother413 (10.1%)3.52
Non-family1,964 (48.2%)1.34
Total Households4,074 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brewer

Out of a total of 4,074 households in Brewer, 2,110 (51.8%) are family households, while 1,964 (48.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,003, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,500.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brewer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,500 (36.8%)
2-Person Households1,003 (24.6%)369 (9.1%)
3-Person Households288 (7.1%)58 (1.4%)
4-Person Households493 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households284 (7.0%)37 (0.9%)
6-Person Households24 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,110 (51.8%)1,964 (48.2%)

Female Fertility in Brewer

Fertility by Age in Brewer

Average fertility rate in Brewer is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brewer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years97 (63.4%)103.0
35 to 50 years56 (36.6%)52.0
Total153 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brewer

43.1% of women with births (153) in Brewer are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brewer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years66 (68.0%)31 (32.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Total66 (43.1%)87 (56.9%)

Fertility by Education in Brewer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brewer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (7.2%)31.0
High School Diploma28 (18.3%)69.0
College or Associate's Degree114 (74.5%)115.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total153 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brewer

56.9% of women with births in Brewer are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 71.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brewer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma20 (71.4%)8 (28.6%)
College or Associate's Degree46 (40.4%)68 (59.7%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (43.1%)87 (56.9%)

Income in Brewer

Income Overview in Brewer

Per Capita Income in Brewer is $28,949, while median incomes of families and households are $64,962 and $50,614 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,606$28,949
Median Family Income2,110$64,962
Mean Family Income2,110$85,075
Median Household Income4,074$50,614
Mean Household Income4,074$65,991
Income Deficit2,110$17,943
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,6068.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,60691.02¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,6060.44

Earnings by Sex in Brewer

Average Earnings in Brewer are $31,085, $29,662 for men and $32,587 for women, a difference of 9.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Brewer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,735 (51.0%)$29,662
Female2,628 (49.0%)$32,587
Total5,363 (100.0%)$31,085

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brewer

The most common earnings brackets in Brewer are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (293 | 10.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (281 | 10.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brewer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less163 (6.0%)128 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999116 (4.2%)102 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499110 (4.0%)199 (7.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99965 (2.4%)58 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499115 (4.2%)58 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999137 (5.0%)96 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499114 (4.2%)131 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99928 (1.0%)70 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499160 (5.9%)77 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99978 (2.9%)95 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999293 (10.7%)213 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999152 (5.6%)281 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999168 (6.1%)198 (7.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999106 (3.9%)118 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999153 (5.6%)125 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99945 (1.7%)208 (7.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999190 (7.0%)134 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999131 (4.8%)169 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999228 (8.3%)75 (2.9%)
$100,000+183 (6.7%)93 (3.5%)
Total2,735 (100.0%)2,628 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brewer

Average earnings in Brewer are $32,035 for men and $34,490 for women, a difference of 7.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,350, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $25,210. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,858, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,061.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brewer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$25,210$17,061
College or Associate's Degree$37,102$32,985
Bachelor's Degree$46,350$46,563
Graduate Degree--
Total$32,035$34,490

Family Income in Brewer

Family Income Brackets in Brewer

According to the Brewer family income data, there are 563 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brewer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001567.4%
$10,000 to $14,999150.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991085.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991296.1%
$35,000 to $49,99922810.8%
$50,000 to $74,99956326.7%
$75,000 to $99,99935716.9%
$100,000 to $149,99927212.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991627.7%
$200,000+1225.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brewer

3-person families (316 | 15.0%) account for the highest median family income in Brewer with $80,250 per family, while 2-person families (1,133 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $31,860 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brewer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,133 (53.7%)$63,721
3-Person Families316 (15.0%)$80,250
4-Person Families470 (22.3%)$56,912
5-Person Families164 (7.8%)$69,130
6-Person Families9 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families18 (0.9%)$0
Total2,110 (100.0%)$64,962

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brewer

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brewer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners239 (11.3%)$0
1 Earner669 (31.7%)$42,470
2 Earners996 (47.2%)$89,297
3+ Earners206 (9.8%)$135,357
Total2,110 (100.0%)$64,962

Household Income in Brewer

Household Income Brackets in Brewer

With 697 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Brewer, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 130 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brewer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002365.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992536.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993999.8%
$25,000 to $34,99959514.6%
$35,000 to $49,99953813.2%
$50,000 to $74,99969717.1%
$75,000 to $99,99959114.5%
$100,000 to $149,99946411.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991674.1%
$200,000+1303.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brewer

The median household income in Brewer is $50,614, with the highest median household income of $58,053 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,401 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,974, with 968 households (23.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brewer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years107 (2.6%)$44,464
25 to 44 Years1,401 (34.4%)$58,053
45 to 64 Years1,598 (39.2%)$54,063
65+ Years968 (23.8%)$31,974
Total4,074 (100.0%)$50,614

Poverty in Brewer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brewer

With 14.8% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Brewer, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 67 males (47.9%) and 140 females (42.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brewer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (43.6%)8 (3.4%)
5 Years67 (47.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)21 (9.7%)
12 to 14 Years30 (31.6%)66 (30.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.3%)
16 and 17 Years30 (24.6%)53 (27.6%)
18 to 24 Years73 (26.4%)140 (42.7%)
25 to 34 Years98 (11.7%)98 (13.6%)
35 to 44 Years26 (4.2%)39 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years29 (5.1%)154 (21.0%)
55 to 64 Years103 (17.6%)62 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years23 (7.5%)72 (13.5%)
75 Years and over42 (15.2%)76 (19.0%)
Total650 (14.8%)796 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brewer

According to the poverty statistics in Brewer, males aged 6 to 11 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 Brewer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years167 (56.4%)225 (96.6%)
5 Years73 (52.1%)50 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years232 (100.0%)196 (90.3%)
12 to 14 Years65 (68.4%)149 (69.3%)
15 Years41 (100.0%)68 (90.7%)
16 and 17 Years92 (75.4%)139 (72.4%)
18 to 24 Years204 (73.7%)188 (57.3%)
25 to 34 Years741 (88.3%)622 (86.4%)
35 to 44 Years587 (95.8%)557 (93.5%)
45 to 54 Years540 (94.9%)578 (79.0%)
55 to 64 Years482 (82.4%)566 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years285 (92.5%)461 (86.5%)
75 Years and over235 (84.8%)324 (81.0%)
Total3,744 (85.2%)4,123 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brewer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brewer show that 5.1% or 74 of the total 1,453 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.1%, comprising of 59 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 Brewer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children909 (98.4%)15 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children361 (86.0%)59 (14.1%)
3 or 4 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,379 (94.9%)74 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brewer

According to the poverty data in Brewer, 8.6% or 21 single-father households and 31.2% or 129 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (47.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 households (79.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brewer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (6.0%)7 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children6 (3.9%)45 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (47.8%)77 (79.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (8.6%)129 (31.2%)

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

The poverty data for Brewer shows that 74 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 150 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (14.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 88 household (73.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brewer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (1.6%)11 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children59 (14.1%)51 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)88 (73.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (5.1%)150 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Brewer

Employment by Class of Employer in Brewer

Among the 4,767 employed individuals in Brewer, private company employees (2,942 | 61.7%), not-for-profit organizations (501 | 10.5%), and local government employees (440 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brewer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,94261.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3256.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3246.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations50110.5%
Local Government Employees4409.2%
State Government Employees1443.0%
Federal Government Employees911.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,767100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brewer

According to the labor force statistics for Brewer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,852), 64.1% or 5,033 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 166 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.5% or 826 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brewer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years245 (50.9%)37 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Years343 (77.8%)48 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Years826 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years525 (83.9%)33 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,057 (87.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years935 (71.6%)10 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years431 (60.7%)4 (0.9%)
60 to 64 Years354 (67.2%)23 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years211 (23.9%)9 (4.3%)
75 Years and over103 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,033 (64.1%)166 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brewer

According to labor force statistics for Brewer, 77.7% of individuals (4,127) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,311) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 70 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 80.8% or 1,206 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.3% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brewer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School166 (65.1%)49 (19.3%)
High School Diploma996 (77.3%)43 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree1,761 (77.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,206 (80.8%)4 (0.3%)
Total4,127 (77.7%)90 (1.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brewer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brewer are Community & Social Service (608 | 12.5%), Management (404 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (385 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (346 | 7.1%), and Health Technologists (218 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brewer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brewer, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (78.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (89.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.0%), and Legal Services & Support (79.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brewer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management238 (58.9%)166 (41.1%)
Business & Financial36 (37.1%)61 (62.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science58 (50.0%)58 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics33 (36.3%)58 (63.7%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 137 (22.5%)471 (77.5%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (22.6%)65 (77.4%)
Legal Services & Support20 (20.2%)79 (79.8%)
Education Instruction & Library36 (10.4%)310 (89.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment62 (78.5%)17 (21.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating73 (19.0%)312 (81.0%)
Health Technologists63 (28.9%)155 (71.1%)
Total (Category)542 (33.7%)1,068 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)2,477 (51.1%)2,373 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brewer are Food Preparation & Serving (390 | 8.0%), Healthcare Support (364 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (318 | 6.6%), Security & Protection (262 | 5.4%), and Personal Care & Service (161 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations in Brewer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brewer, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.5%), Personal Care & Service (80.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brewer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support42 (11.5%)322 (88.5%)
Security & Protection262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving183 (46.9%)207 (53.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance153 (48.1%)165 (51.9%)
Personal Care & Service32 (19.9%)129 (80.1%)
Total (Category)672 (45.0%)823 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)2,477 (51.1%)2,373 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brewer are Sales & Related (698 | 14.4%), and Office & Administration (323 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brewer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brewer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related407 (58.3%)291 (41.7%)
Office & Administration161 (49.8%)162 (50.1%)
Total (Category)568 (55.6%)453 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)2,477 (51.1%)2,373 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brewer are Construction & Extraction (207 | 4.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (183 | 3.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brewer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brewer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction205 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)388 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)
Total (Overall)2,477 (51.1%)2,373 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brewer are Production (171 | 3.5%), Material Moving (94 | 1.9%), and Transportation (69 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brewer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brewer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production150 (87.7%)21 (12.3%)
Transportation69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving88 (93.6%)6 (6.4%)
Total (Category)307 (91.9%)27 (8.1%)
Total (Overall)2,477 (51.1%)2,373 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brewer

Employment Industries in Brewer

The major employment industries in Brewer include Health Care & Social Assistance (816 | 16.8%), Retail Trade (765 | 15.8%), Educational Services (535 | 11.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (468 | 9.7%), and Finance & Insurance (348 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Brewer

Employment Industries by Sex in Brewer

The Brewer industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Construction (97.0%), and Manufacturing (96.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.0%), Educational Services (74.8%), and Professional & Scientific (65.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brewer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction295 (97.0%)9 (3.0%)
Manufacturing296 (96.4%)11 (3.6%)
Wholesale Trade78 (87.6%)11 (12.4%)
Retail Trade478 (62.5%)287 (37.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing69 (75.0%)23 (25.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information99 (81.8%)22 (18.2%)
Finance & Insurance163 (46.8%)185 (53.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific50 (34.3%)96 (65.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support113 (41.4%)160 (58.6%)
Educational Services135 (25.2%)400 (74.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance204 (25.0%)612 (75.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation41 (85.4%)7 (14.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services209 (44.7%)259 (55.3%)
Public Administration125 (69.1%)56 (30.9%)
Total2,477 (51.1%)2,373 (48.9%)

Education in Brewer

School Enrollment in Brewer

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,127 students in Brewer are high school (485 | 22.8%), elementary school (412 | 19.4%), and college / undergraduate (410 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Brewer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1778.3%
Kindergarten964.5%
Elementary School41219.4%
Middle School39218.4%
High School48522.8%
College / Undergraduate41019.3%
Graduate / Professional1557.3%
Total2,127100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brewer

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brewer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds70 (92.1%)6 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old500 (85.5%)85 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds464 (93.7%)31 (6.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds338 (88.0%)46 (12.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds95 (62.5%)57 (37.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds131 (73.6%)47 (26.4%)
35 Years and over181 (93.8%)12 (6.2%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brewer

Business (408 | 18.3%), science & technology (373 | 16.7%), education (367 | 16.4%), social sciences (210 | 9.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (192 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,232 individuals in Brewer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brewer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics60.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1928.6%
Physical & Health Sciences50.2%
Psychology723.2%
Social Sciences2109.4%
Engineering462.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies60.3%
Science & Technology37316.7%
Business40818.3%
Education36716.4%
Literature & Languages863.8%
Liberal Arts & History1878.4%
Visual & Performing Arts210.9%
Communications753.4%
Arts & Humanities1788.0%
Total2,232100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Brewer

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Brewer is high school diploma, with 88 individuals or 31.8% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 150 individuals or 45.7%.
Education By Age Bracket in Brewer: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade11 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade56 (20.2%)11 (3.4%)
High School Diploma88 (31.8%)105 (32.0%)
Some College / No Degree82 (29.6%)150 (45.7%)
Associate's Degree12 (4.3%)6 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree28 (10.1%)56 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Brewer is some college / no degree, with 269 individuals or 32.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 241 individuals or 33.5%.
Education By Age Bracket in Brewer: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade20 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade39 (4.6%)10 (1.4%)
High School Diploma253 (30.1%)146 (20.3%)
Some College / No Degree269 (32.1%)241 (33.5%)
Associate's Degree33 (3.9%)71 (9.9%)
Bachelor's Degree170 (20.3%)94 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree55 (6.6%)158 (21.9%)
Total839 (100.0%)720 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Brewer is some college / no degree, with 227 individuals or 37.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have associate's degree, with 175 individuals or 29.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Brewer: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)12 (2.0%)
9th to 12th Grade1 (0.2%)4 (0.7%)
High School Diploma204 (33.3%)106 (17.8%)
Some College / No Degree227 (37.0%)55 (9.2%)
Associate's Degree82 (13.4%)175 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree80 (13.1%)173 (29.0%)
Graduate Degree19 (3.1%)71 (11.9%)
Total613 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Brewer is high school diploma, with 333 individuals or 28.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 458 individuals or 33.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Brewer: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade99 (8.5%)69 (5.0%)
High School Diploma333 (28.4%)247 (18.0%)
Some College / No Degree215 (18.4%)458 (33.4%)
Associate's Degree240 (20.5%)209 (15.2%)
Bachelor's Degree120 (10.2%)245 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree163 (13.9%)144 (10.5%)
Total1,171 (100.0%)1,372 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Brewer is some college / no degree, with 156 individuals or 25.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 316 individuals or 31.5%.
Education By Age Bracket in Brewer: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade36 (5.9%)43 (4.3%)
9th to 12th Grade32 (5.2%)13 (1.3%)
High School Diploma152 (24.7%)316 (31.5%)
Some College / No Degree156 (25.4%)167 (16.6%)
Associate's Degree49 (8.0%)116 (11.6%)
Bachelor's Degree67 (10.9%)246 (24.5%)
Graduate Degree123 (20.0%)103 (10.3%)
Total615 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Brewer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brewer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brewer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle47 (1.9%)26 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle605 (24.7%)597 (25.7%)
2 Vehicles1,062 (43.4%)1,093 (47.1%)
3 Vehicles487 (19.9%)394 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles234 (9.6%)202 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles9 (0.4%)7 (0.3%)
Total2,444 (100.0%)2,319 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brewer

Commute Time in Brewer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1393.1%
5 to 9 Minutes92120.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,41231.6%
15 to 19 Minutes79117.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4429.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1292.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1904.3%
35 to 39 Minutes531.2%
40 to 44 Minutes641.4%
45 to 59 Minutes2204.9%
60 to 89 Minutes461.0%
90 or more Minutes561.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Brewer

Commute Time by Sex in Brewer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes119 (5.0%)20 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes404 (17.1%)517 (24.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes645 (27.3%)767 (36.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes454 (19.2%)337 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes296 (12.5%)146 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (1.2%)100 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes123 (5.2%)67 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes34 (1.4%)19 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes60 (2.5%)4 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes110 (4.7%)110 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes30 (1.3%)16 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes56 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brewer

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brewer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM164 (7.0%)66 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (0.7%)22 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM119 (5.0%)141 (6.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM219 (9.3%)98 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM357 (15.1%)147 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM419 (17.7%)316 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM215 (9.1%)540 (25.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM357 (15.1%)94 (4.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.2%)138 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM90 (3.8%)82 (3.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM26 (1.1%)43 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM46 (1.9%)26 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM134 (5.7%)98 (4.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM193 (8.2%)292 (13.9%)
Total2,360 (100.0%)2,103 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brewer

Occupancy by Ownership in Brewer

Occupancy by Ownership in Brewer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,34257.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,73242.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,074100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brewer

Occupancy by Household Size in Brewer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,50036.8%
2-Person Household1,37233.7%
3-Person Household3468.5%
4+ Person Household85621.0%
Total Housing Units4,074100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brewer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brewer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household548 (36.5%)952 (63.5%)
2-Person Household875 (63.8%)497 (36.2%)
3-Person Household197 (56.9%)149 (43.1%)
4+ Person Household722 (84.4%)134 (15.7%)
Total Housing Units2,342 (57.5%)1,732 (42.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brewer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brewer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (29.1%)100 (70.9%)
High School Diploma577 (58.0%)418 (42.0%)
College/Associate Degree886 (49.7%)897 (50.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher838 (72.6%)317 (27.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brewer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brewer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years81019.9%
35 to 44 Years69817.1%
45 to 54 Years78219.2%
55 to 64 Years81620.0%
65 to 74 Years48411.9%
75 to 84 Years3217.9%
85 Years and Over1634.0%
Total4,074100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Brewer

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Brewer
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years295 (36.4%)515 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years363 (52.0%)335 (48.0%)
45 to 54 Years504 (64.4%)278 (35.5%)
55 to 64 Years605 (74.1%)211 (25.9%)
65 to 74 Years316 (65.3%)168 (34.7%)
75 to 84 Years171 (53.3%)150 (46.7%)
85 Years and Over88 (54.0%)75 (46.0%)
Total2,342 (57.5%)1,732 (42.5%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Brewer

Households by Occupants per Room in Brewer
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less2,328 (99.4%)1,721 (99.4%)
1.01 to 1.5012 (0.5%)11 (0.6%)
1.51 or more2 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Brewer

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Brewer
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later176 (7.5%)468 (27.0%)
2015 to 2016614 (26.2%)716 (41.3%)
2010 to 2014211 (9.0%)301 (17.4%)
2000 to 2009651 (27.8%)179 (10.3%)
1990 to 1999401 (17.1%)60 (3.5%)
1989 or earlier289 (12.3%)8 (0.5%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Brewer

Median Income by Occupancy in Brewer

Median Income by Occupancy in Brewer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,342 (57.5%)$68,818
Renter-Occupied1,732 (42.5%)$33,944
Average4,074 (100.0%)$50,614

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brewer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brewer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00074 (3.2%)29 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99943 (1.8%)90 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99972 (3.1%)182 (10.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99936 (1.5%)148 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (3.5%)135 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999245 (10.5%)350 (20.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999196 (8.4%)341 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999509 (21.7%)186 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999363 (15.5%)227 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999437 (18.7%)29 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more285 (12.2%)15 (0.9%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Brewer

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Brewer

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Brewer

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$68,818$1,307 x 12mo (22.8%)
Renter-Occupied$33,944$898 x 12mo (31.8%)
Average$50,614$1,016 x 12mo (24.1%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brewer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brewer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035 (1.5%)142 (8.2%)
$300 to $499159 (6.8%)115 (6.6%)
$500 to $799439 (18.7%)239 (13.8%)
$800 to $999233 (10.0%)595 (34.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499536 (22.9%)572 (33.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999619 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499205 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99923 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more93 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent26 (15.7%)10 (2.3%)
20 to 29 percent4 (2.4%)136 (30.8%)
30 percent or more136 (81.9%)296 (67.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)442 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent33 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent39 (11.9%)25 (6.0%)
30 percent or more255 (78.0%)394 (94.0%)
Total327 (100.0%)419 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent21 (10.7%)34 (10.0%)
20 to 29 percent55 (28.1%)167 (49.0%)
30 percent or more120 (61.2%)140 (41.1%)
Total196 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent205 (40.3%)104 (55.9%)
20 to 29 percent113 (22.2%)82 (44.1%)
30 percent or more191 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent838 (77.2%)207 (77.2%)
20 to 29 percent230 (21.2%)61 (22.8%)
30 percent or more17 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,085 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brewer

Housing Structures in Brewer

Housing Structures in Brewer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,20454.1%
Single Unit, Attached551.3%
2 Unit Apartments42510.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments74118.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1283.1%
10 or more Apartments3809.3%
Mobile Home / Other1413.5%
Total4,074100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brewer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brewer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,041 (92.6%)163 (7.4%)
Single Unit, Attached40 (72.7%)15 (27.3%)
2 Unit Apartments132 (31.1%)293 (68.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16 (2.2%)725 (97.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)380 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other113 (80.1%)28 (19.9%)
Total2,342 (57.5%)1,732 (42.5%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Brewer

Housing Structures by Year Built in Brewer
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20131964.8%
2000 to 20093448.4%
1980 to 199965816.2%
1960 to 197987721.5%
1940 to 195987621.5%
1939 or earlier1,12327.6%
Total4,074100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Brewer

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Brewer
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 201363 (2.7%)133 (7.7%)
2000 to 2009280 (12.0%)64 (3.7%)
1980 to 1999339 (14.5%)319 (18.4%)
1960 to 1979519 (22.2%)358 (20.7%)
1940 to 1959550 (23.5%)326 (18.8%)
1939 or earlier591 (25.2%)532 (30.7%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brewer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brewer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (0.1%)6 (0.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (0.3%)507 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms741 (31.6%)929 (53.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms876 (37.4%)240 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms717 (30.6%)50 (2.9%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brewer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brewer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas639 (27.3%)658 (38.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas141 (6.0%)223 (12.9%)
Electricity96 (4.1%)445 (25.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,333 (56.9%)400 (23.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels133 (5.7%)6 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brewer

Household Vehicle Usage in Brewer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle58 (2.5%)313 (18.1%)
1 Vehicle652 (27.8%)992 (57.3%)
2 Vehicles1,057 (45.1%)342 (19.8%)
3 or more Vehicles575 (24.5%)85 (4.9%)
Total2,342 (100.0%)1,732 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brewer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brewer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7021,640
Median Property Value$160,100$179,800
Median Household Income$51,111$250
Monthly Housing Costs$652$93
Real Estate Taxes$3,264$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brewer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brewer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00094 (13.4%)34 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99950 (7.1%)77 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999477 (67.9%)1,319 (80.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99965 (9.3%)204 (12.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)6 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more16 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total702 (100.0%)1,640 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brewer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brewer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00054 (7.7%)28 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999108 (15.4%)63 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999135 (19.2%)82 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99938 (5.4%)110 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999115 (16.4%)158 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (18.5%)394 (24.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99987 (12.4%)233 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more35 (5.0%)350 (21.3%)
Total702 (100.0%)1,640 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Brewer

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent26 (23.2%)54 (3.4%)
20 to 29 percent4 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more82 (73.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (100.0%)1,597 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent33 (17.8%)142 (263.0%)
20 to 29 percent39 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more113 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total185 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent16 (42.1%)158 (111.3%)
20 to 29 percent22 (57.9%)5 (3.5%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)33 (23.2%)
Total38 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent87 (75.6%)394 (328.3%)
20 to 29 percent28 (24.3%)118 (98.3%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)85 (70.8%)
Total115 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Brewer: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent252 (100.0%)833 (436.1%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)586 (306.8%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)230 (120.4%)
Total252 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brewer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brewer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x261 (37.2%)75,707 (4,616.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x145 (20.7%)749 (45.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x48 (6.8%)343 (20.9%)
4.0x or more248 (35.3%)199 (12.1%)
Total702 (100.0%)1,640 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Brewer

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Brewer
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200223.1%
$200 to $39910314.7%
$400 to $59914220.2%
$600 to $99933047.0%
$1,000 to $1,2998912.7%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more162.3%
Total702100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Brewer

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Brewer
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200593.6%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $799432.6%
$800 to $999402.4%
$1,000 to $1,49918611.3%
$1,500 to $1,99944727.3%
$2,000 to $2,49961937.7%
$2,500 to $2,99918911.5%
$3,000 or more231.4%
Total1,640100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brewer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brewer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (4.0%)59 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,4994 (0.6%)22 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,499586 (83.5%)137 (8.4%)
Total702 (100.0%)1,640 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brewer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brewer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brewer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years710 (97.8%)16 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,413 (99.6%)6 (0.4%)
19 to 25 Years537 (94.5%)31 (5.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,265 (84.3%)235 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,031 (85.3%)178 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,102 (84.7%)199 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,060 (87.4%)153 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years830 (98.7%)11 (1.3%)
75 Years and older677 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,625 (91.2%)829 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brewer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brewer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born710 (97.8%)16 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,413 (99.6%)6 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen537 (94.5%)31 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brewer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brewer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,107 (88.8%)139 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,660 (75.4%)540 (24.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,772 (94.1%)111 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,711 (99.4%)11 (0.6%)
$100,000 and over2,346 (98.8%)28 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brewer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brewer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6385 (53.0%)325 (44.8%)
6 to 18 Years460 (32.4%)995 (70.1%)
19 to 25 Years247 (43.5%)347 (61.1%)
25 to 34 Years461 (30.7%)827 (55.1%)
35 to 44 Years152 (12.6%)889 (73.5%)
45 to 54 Years222 (17.1%)970 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years365 (30.1%)818 (67.4%)
65 to 74 Years756 (89.9%)557 (66.2%)
75 Years and over677 (100.0%)432 (63.8%)
Total3,725 (39.4%)6,160 (65.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brewer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brewer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years54 (8.1%)131 (15.2%)
18 to 34 Years202 (18.4%)115 (11.0%)
35 to 64 Years309 (17.5%)307 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years100 (32.5%)145 (27.2%)
75 Years and over86 (31.0%)183 (45.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brewer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brewer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)32 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years34 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years65 (3.7%)38 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years13 (4.2%)36 (6.8%)
75 Years and over40 (14.4%)94 (23.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brewer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.7%)32 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years22 (2.0%)15 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years24 (1.4%)8 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years24 (7.8%)17 (3.2%)
75 Years and over24 (8.7%)44 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brewer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years49 (7.3%)131 (15.2%)
18 to 34 Years119 (10.8%)100 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years181 (10.2%)249 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years19 (6.2%)83 (15.6%)
75 Years and over39 (14.1%)30 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brewer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years115 (6.5%)123 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years44 (14.3%)94 (17.6%)
75 Years and over57 (20.6%)112 (28.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brewer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (3.8%)11 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years38 (2.1%)23 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years44 (14.3%)24 (4.5%)
75 Years and over12 (4.3%)6 (1.5%)

Technology Access in Brewer

Computing Device Access in Brewer

Computing Device Access in Brewer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,97673.1%
Smartphone3,35282.3%
Tablet2,56462.9%
No Computing Device40910.0%
Total4,074100.0%

Internet Access in Brewer

Internet Access in Brewer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet180.4%
Broadband Home3,20078.5%
Cellular Data Only2706.6%
Satellite Internet1834.5%
No Internet48511.9%
Total4,074100.0%