Saco, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Saco Overview

20,203
TOTAL POPULATION
9,806
MALE POPULATION
10,397
FEMALE POPULATION
94.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,927
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,702
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,700
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,183
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Saco Zip Codes

Saco Area Codes

Saco Summary

Saco, Maine is a city located in York County, Maine, United States. It is situated on the Saco River, which forms the border between York and Cumberland counties. The city is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 18,482.

History

Saco was first settled in 1631 by Thomas Lewis and Richard Bonython, who were sent by the Plymouth Company to establish a trading post. The area was part of the Pejepscot Purchase, which was made in 1668. The town was incorporated in 1762 and named after the river.
In the 19th century, Saco became a center for shipbuilding and textile manufacturing. The Saco Iron Works was established in 1811 and was one of the largest iron foundries in the country. The Saco Manufacturing Company was established in 1825 and was one of the first cotton mills in the United States. The city was also home to several other mills, including the Saco-Lowell Shops, which produced textile machinery.

Geography

Saco is located at 43°30′N 70°25′W (43.50, -70.42). 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 forms the border between York and Cumberland counties. The city is bordered by the towns of Biddeford to the south, Old Orchard Beach to the east, and Scarborough to the west.

Economy

Saco is a regional center for commerce and industry. The city is home to several large employers, including the Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, the Saco & Biddeford Hospital, and the Maine Mall. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Saco Iron Works, the Saco Manufacturing Company, and the Saco-Lowell Shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 18,482 people, 7,845 households, and 4,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 790.3 people per square mile (305.7/km2). There were 8,541 housing units at an average density of 366.7 per square mile (141.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 7,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 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 $41,945, and the median income for a family was $51,945. Males had a median income of $37,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% 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 Saco?
Total Population of Saco is 20,203.
What is the Total Male Population of Saco?
Total Male Population of Saco is 9,806.
What is the Total Female Population of Saco?
Total Female Population of Saco is 10,397.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Saco?
There are 94.32 Males per 100 Females in Saco.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Saco?
There are 106.03 Females per 100 Males in Saco.
What is the Median Population Age in Saco?
Median Population Age in Saco is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Saco
Average Family Size in Saco is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Saco
Average Household Size in Saco is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Saco?
Per Capita income in Saco is $40,927.
What is the Median Family Income in Saco?
Median Family Income in Saco is $97,702.
What is the Median Household income in Saco?
Median Household Income in Saco is $72,700.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Saco?
Income or Wage Gap in Saco is 13.6%.
Women in Saco earn 86.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Saco?
Inequality or Gini Index in Saco is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Saco?
There are 12,183 People in the Labor Forcein in Saco.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Saco?
73.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Saco.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Saco?
Unemployment Rate in Saco is 2.3%.

Race in Saco

The most populous races in Saco are White / Caucasian (18,364 | 90.9%), Two or more Races (1,111 | 5.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (315 | 1.6%).
Race in Saco
Race# Population% Population
Asian2601.3%
Black / African American2411.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3151.6%
Native / Alaskan60.0%
White / Caucasian18,36490.9%
Two or more Races1,1115.5%
Some other Race2211.1%
Total20,203100.0%

Ancestry in Saco

The most populous ancestries reported in Saco are Irish (4,036 | 20.0%), English (3,749 | 18.6%), French Canadian (2,699 | 13.4%), French (2,342 | 11.6%), and German (1,584 | 7.8%), together accounting for 71.3% of all Saco residents.
Ancestry in Saco
Race# Population% Population
Afghan4002.0%
African20.0%
Albanian410.2%
American9784.8%
Arab440.2%
Australian520.3%
Austrian730.4%
Belgian40.0%
Brazilian240.1%
British1050.5%
Cambodian140.1%
Canadian1110.5%
Central American750.4%
Chinese1420.7%
Croatian110.1%
Cuban50.0%
Czech2701.3%
Czechoslovakian660.3%
Danish930.5%
Dutch2531.3%
Eastern European300.2%
English3,74918.6%
Ethiopian90.0%
European2421.2%
Filipino430.2%
Finnish810.4%
French2,34211.6%
French Canadian2,69913.4%
German1,5847.8%
Greek3992.0%
Guatemalan190.1%
Hungarian280.1%
Indian (Asian)150.1%
Indonesian360.2%
Irish4,03620.0%
Israeli80.0%
Italian1,0755.3%
Jamaican730.4%
Japanese750.4%
Lebanese130.1%
Mexican1520.7%
Mongolian190.1%
Nicaraguan90.0%
Northern European1130.6%
Norwegian2641.3%
Polish4732.3%
Portuguese1380.7%
Puerto Rican360.2%
Romanian30.0%
Russian2311.1%
Salvadoran470.2%
Scandinavian460.2%
Scotch-Irish1570.8%
Scottish4532.2%
Serbian290.1%
Slovak580.3%
Slovene340.2%
Somali150.1%
South American250.1%
Spaniard220.1%
Subsaharan African2141.1%
Swedish3611.8%
Swiss580.3%
Ukrainian280.1%
Venezuelan250.1%
Vietnamese130.1%
Welsh660.3%
West Indian300.2%
Yugoslavian290.1%

Sex and Age in Saco

Sex and Age in Saco

The most populous age groups in Saco are 45 to 49 Years (961 | 9.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (886 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years439 (4.5%)558 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years458 (4.7%)501 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years851 (8.7%)457 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years574 (5.9%)601 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years536 (5.5%)464 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years679 (6.9%)886 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years576 (5.9%)451 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years391 (4.0%)706 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years647 (6.6%)847 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years961 (9.8%)802 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years585 (6.0%)647 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years608 (6.2%)848 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years938 (9.6%)878 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years707 (7.2%)581 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years405 (4.1%)380 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years225 (2.3%)305 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years125 (1.3%)107 (1.0%)
85 Years and over101 (1.0%)378 (3.6%)
Total9,806 (100.0%)10,397 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Saco

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years1,309 (13.4%)958 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Years450 (4.6%)344 (3.3%)
Under 18 Years2,198 (22.4%)1,860 (17.9%)
18 to 24 Years660 (6.7%)721 (6.9%)
15 to 44 Years3,403 (34.7%)3,955 (38.0%)
16 Years and over7,851 (80.1%)8,792 (84.6%)
18 Years and over7,608 (77.6%)8,537 (82.1%)
21 Years and over7,285 (74.3%)8,191 (78.8%)
60 Years and over2,501 (25.5%)2,629 (25.3%)
62 Years and over2,203 (22.5%)2,185 (21.0%)
65 Years and over1,563 (15.9%)1,751 (16.8%)
75 Years and over451 (4.6%)790 (7.6%)
Total9,806 (100.0%)10,397 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Saco

Median Family Size in Saco

The median family size in Saco is 2.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,141 | 77.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,009 | 18.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Saco
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,141 (77.4%)2.95
Single Male/Father198 (3.7%)2.66
Single Female/Mother1,009 (18.9%)2.42
Total Families5,348 (100.0%)2.84

Median Household Size in Saco

The median household size in Saco is 2.30 persons per household, with single male/father households (198 | 2.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (3,283 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Saco
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,141 (48.0%)2.97
Single Male/Father198 (2.3%)3.08
Single Female/Mother1,009 (11.7%)2.61
Non-family3,283 (38.0%)1.30
Total Households8,631 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Saco

Out of a total of 8,631 households in Saco, 5,348 (62.0%) are family households, while 3,283 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,376, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,434.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Saco
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,434 (28.2%)
2-Person Households2,376 (27.5%)728 (8.4%)
3-Person Households1,281 (14.8%)108 (1.3%)
4-Person Households1,212 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households364 (4.2%)13 (0.2%)
6-Person Households68 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households47 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,348 (62.0%)3,283 (38.0%)

Female Fertility in Saco

Fertility by Age in Saco

Average fertility rate in Saco is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Saco
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years170 (89.9%)94.0
35 to 50 years19 (10.1%)8.0
Total189 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saco

89.9% of women with births (189) in Saco are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.2% 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 Saco
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years151 (88.8%)19 (11.2%)
35 to 50 years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (89.9%)19 (10.1%)

Fertility by Education in Saco

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Saco
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma50 (26.5%)51.0
College or Associate's Degree78 (41.3%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree43 (22.8%)39.0
Graduate Degree18 (9.5%)23.0
Total189 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saco

10.1% of women with births in Saco are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 24.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saco
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree59 (75.6%)19 (24.4%)
Bachelor's Degree43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (89.9%)19 (10.1%)

Income in Saco

Income Overview in Saco

Per Capita Income in Saco is $40,927, while median incomes of families and households are $97,702 and $72,700 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,203$40,927
Median Family Income5,348$97,702
Mean Family Income5,348$115,054
Median Household Income8,631$72,700
Mean Household Income8,631$94,633
Income Deficit5,348$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,20313.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,20386.43¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,2030.42

Earnings by Sex in Saco

Average Earnings in Saco are $42,658, $46,631 for men and $40,304 for women, a difference of 13.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Saco
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,373 (50.6%)$46,631
Female6,210 (49.3%)$40,304
Total12,583 (100.0%)$42,658

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saco

The most common earnings brackets in Saco are $100,000+ for men (988 | 15.5%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (551 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saco
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less289 (4.5%)271 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999146 (2.3%)225 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499178 (2.8%)137 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999115 (1.8%)227 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499107 (1.7%)85 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999188 (2.9%)293 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49964 (1.0%)286 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99985 (1.3%)130 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499109 (1.7%)195 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999110 (1.7%)130 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999481 (7.5%)241 (3.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999398 (6.2%)405 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999491 (7.7%)437 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999267 (4.2%)551 (8.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999438 (6.9%)451 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999190 (3.0%)416 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999733 (11.5%)376 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999352 (5.5%)523 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999644 (10.1%)518 (8.3%)
$100,000+988 (15.5%)313 (5.0%)
Total6,373 (100.0%)6,210 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saco

Average earnings in Saco are $52,464 for men and $43,274 for women, a difference of 17.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,536, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $44,625. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,545, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,033.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saco
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,380$17,033
High School Diploma$44,625$24,186
College or Associate's Degree$47,017$46,667
Bachelor's Degree$73,939$49,545
Graduate Degree$75,536$47,398
Total$52,464$43,274

Family Income in Saco

Family Income Brackets in Saco

According to the Saco family income data, there are 1,262 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 112 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Saco
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001122.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992194.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992785.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991182.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994177.8%
$50,000 to $74,99982915.5%
$75,000 to $99,99979714.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,26223.6%
$150,000 to $199,99965812.3%
$200,000+65812.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saco

6-person families (69 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Saco with $205,781 per family, while 2-person families (2,542 | 47.5%) have the highest median income of $39,234 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saco
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,542 (47.5%)$78,469
3-Person Families1,260 (23.6%)$99,559
4-Person Families1,096 (20.5%)$142,885
5-Person Families350 (6.5%)$83,916
6-Person Families69 (1.3%)$205,781
7+ Person Families31 (0.6%)$0
Total5,348 (100.0%)$97,702

Family Income by Number of Earners in Saco

The median family income in Saco is $97,702, with families comprising 3+ earners (787) having the highest median family income of $154,250, while families with no earners (590) have the lowest median family income of $36,765, accounting for 14.7% and 11.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Saco
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners590 (11.0%)$36,765
1 Earner1,376 (25.7%)$60,313
2 Earners2,595 (48.5%)$117,997
3+ Earners787 (14.7%)$154,250
Total5,348 (100.0%)$97,702

Household Income in Saco

Household Income Brackets in Saco

With 1,743 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Saco, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 285 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Saco
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003634.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992853.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994665.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994925.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,07912.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,74320.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,09612.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,59718.5%
$150,000 to $199,9997949.2%
$200,000+7168.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Saco

The median household income in Saco is $72,700, with the highest median household income of $84,396 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,782 households (43.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $55,568, with 2,028 households (23.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Saco
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years230 (2.7%)$64,853
25 to 44 Years2,591 (30.0%)$76,510
45 to 64 Years3,782 (43.8%)$84,396
65+ Years2,028 (23.5%)$55,568
Total8,631 (100.0%)$72,700

Poverty in Saco

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saco

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 12.0% for females among the residents of Saco, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56 males (28.7%) and 54 females (23.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (4.7%)126 (22.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years80 (11.6%)85 (13.6%)
12 to 14 Years30 (6.3%)54 (23.0%)
15 Years56 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)43 (16.9%)
18 to 24 Years19 (2.9%)33 (4.6%)
25 to 34 Years128 (10.2%)201 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years45 (4.3%)310 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (1.4%)45 (3.1%)
55 to 64 Years55 (3.6%)129 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years126 (11.6%)76 (8.0%)
75 Years and over41 (9.8%)123 (17.2%)
Total622 (6.5%)1,225 (12.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saco

According to the poverty statistics in Saco, 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 Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years407 (95.3%)432 (77.4%)
5 Years46 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years607 (88.4%)539 (86.4%)
12 to 14 Years443 (93.7%)181 (77.0%)
15 Years139 (71.3%)89 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years228 (100.0%)212 (83.1%)
18 to 24 Years639 (97.1%)688 (95.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,127 (89.8%)1,136 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years993 (95.7%)1,243 (80.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,524 (98.6%)1,404 (96.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,480 (96.4%)1,597 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years964 (88.4%)872 (92.0%)
75 Years and over377 (90.2%)594 (82.9%)
Total8,974 (93.5%)9,016 (88.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saco

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Saco show that 2.9% or 119 of the total 4,141 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.1%, comprising of 53 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 Saco
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,297 (97.2%)66 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,639 (96.9%)53 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,022 (97.1%)119 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saco

According to the poverty data in Saco, 7.6% or 15 single-father households and 39.2% or 395 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (15.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (61.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saco
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)333 (43.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)62 (61.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (7.6%)395 (39.2%)

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

The poverty data for Saco shows that 119 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 410 of the single-parent households (34.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (3.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 household (61.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saco
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children66 (2.8%)15 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children53 (3.1%)333 (38.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)62 (61.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (2.9%)410 (34.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Saco

Employment by Class of Employer in Saco

Among the 11,630 employed individuals in Saco, private company employees (7,953 | 68.4%), not-for-profit organizations (1,265 | 10.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (764 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Saco
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,95368.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6225.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7646.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,26510.9%
Local Government Employees6845.9%
State Government Employees1601.4%
Federal Government Employees1621.4%
Unpaid Family Workers200.2%
Total11,630100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Saco

According to the labor force statistics for Saco, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,643), 73.2% or 12,183 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 280 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.5% or 971 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.0% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Saco
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years493 (56.1%)9 (1.8%)
20 to 24 Years935 (93.5%)26 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,349 (86.2%)77 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years971 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,332 (90.0%)68 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,776 (92.7%)11 (0.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,185 (81.4%)2 (0.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,280 (70.5%)8 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years767 (37.0%)43 (5.6%)
75 Years and over101 (8.1%)41 (41.0%)
Total12,183 (73.2%)280 (2.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saco

According to labor force statistics for Saco, 86.4% of individuals (9,893) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,450) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 168 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 92.4% or 4,345 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.1% or 89 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saco
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School343 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,337 (88.7%)79 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,868 (79.2%)112 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,345 (92.4%)9 (0.2%)
Total9,893 (86.4%)195 (1.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Saco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saco are Management (1,761 | 14.8%), Community & Social Service (1,288 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (897 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (806 | 6.8%), and Business & Financial (624 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Saco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saco, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.3%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (73.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.2%), Health Technologists (85.2%), and Business & Financial (82.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,046 (59.4%)715 (40.6%)
Business & Financial110 (17.6%)514 (82.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science645 (71.9%)252 (28.1%)
Computers & Mathematics218 (63.9%)123 (36.1%)
Architecture & Engineering362 (90.3%)39 (9.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science65 (41.9%)90 (58.1%)
Community & Social Service 399 (31.0%)889 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media44 (18.6%)193 (81.4%)
Legal Services & Support8 (22.9%)27 (77.1%)
Education Instruction & Library193 (23.9%)613 (76.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment154 (73.3%)56 (26.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating79 (12.8%)537 (87.2%)
Health Technologists65 (14.8%)373 (85.2%)
Total (Category)2,279 (44.0%)2,907 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)6,046 (50.8%)5,857 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Saco are Food Preparation & Serving (558 | 4.7%), Healthcare Support (426 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (382 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (305 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (136 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Saco

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Saco, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (77.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (66.7%), and Security & Protection (58.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.8%), Personal Care & Service (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support69 (16.2%)357 (83.8%)
Security & Protection80 (58.8%)56 (41.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)
Law Enforcement48 (54.5%)40 (45.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving204 (36.6%)354 (63.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance294 (77.0%)88 (23.0%)
Personal Care & Service85 (27.9%)220 (72.1%)
Total (Category)732 (40.5%)1,075 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)6,046 (50.8%)5,857 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Saco are Office & Administration (1,274 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (1,170 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Saco

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related611 (52.2%)559 (47.8%)
Office & Administration299 (23.5%)975 (76.5%)
Total (Category)910 (37.2%)1,534 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)6,046 (50.8%)5,857 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Saco are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (492 | 4.1%), Construction & Extraction (431 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (164 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Saco

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry138 (84.2%)26 (15.9%)
Construction & Extraction403 (93.5%)28 (6.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair462 (93.9%)30 (6.1%)
Total (Category)1,003 (92.3%)84 (7.7%)
Total (Overall)6,046 (50.8%)5,857 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Saco are Production (519 | 4.4%), Transportation (438 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (422 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Saco

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Production456 (87.9%)63 (12.1%)
Transportation414 (94.5%)24 (5.5%)
Material Moving252 (59.7%)170 (40.3%)
Total (Category)1,122 (81.4%)257 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)6,046 (50.8%)5,857 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Saco

Employment Industries in Saco

The major employment industries in Saco include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,924 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (1,577 | 13.3%), Educational Services (1,119 | 9.4%), Manufacturing (1,096 | 9.2%), and Finance & Insurance (944 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Saco

Employment Industries by Sex in Saco

The Saco industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (92.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.4%), Educational Services (75.7%), and Finance & Insurance (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Saco
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting119 (80.4%)29 (19.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction511 (86.2%)82 (13.8%)
Manufacturing843 (76.9%)253 (23.1%)
Wholesale Trade246 (68.0%)116 (32.0%)
Retail Trade831 (52.7%)746 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing276 (92.6%)22 (7.4%)
Utilities137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information185 (74.6%)63 (25.4%)
Finance & Insurance304 (32.2%)640 (67.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing77 (35.8%)138 (64.2%)
Professional & Scientific434 (49.8%)437 (50.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support346 (78.1%)97 (21.9%)
Educational Services272 (24.3%)847 (75.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance396 (20.6%)1,528 (79.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation135 (74.2%)47 (25.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services533 (56.5%)411 (43.5%)
Public Administration147 (56.3%)114 (43.7%)
Total6,046 (50.8%)5,857 (49.2%)

Education in Saco

School Enrollment in Saco

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,437 students in Saco are high school (1,157 | 26.1%), middle school (1,019 | 23.0%), and elementary school (927 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Saco
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2435.5%
Kindergarten872.0%
Elementary School92720.9%
Middle School1,01923.0%
High School1,15726.1%
College / Undergraduate80318.1%
Graduate / Professional2014.5%
Total4,437100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saco

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saco
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds90 (45.7%)107 (54.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old875 (92.7%)69 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,119 (85.9%)184 (14.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds616 (78.7%)167 (21.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds298 (90.8%)30 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds296 (81.1%)69 (18.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds176 (67.2%)86 (32.8%)
35 Years and over134 (52.5%)121 (47.4%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saco

Business (1,046 | 16.1%), education (902 | 13.9%), science & technology (768 | 11.8%), social sciences (603 | 9.3%), and psychology (467 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 6,491 individuals in Saco who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saco
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2003.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3265.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1983.0%
Psychology4677.2%
Social Sciences6039.3%
Engineering3645.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies150.2%
Science & Technology76811.8%
Business1,04616.1%
Education90213.9%
Literature & Languages3916.0%
Liberal Arts & History3445.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2894.4%
Communications2523.9%
Arts & Humanities3265.0%
Total6,491100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Saco

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Saco is high school diploma, with 298 individuals or 45.2% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 197 individuals or 27.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Saco: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade9 (1.4%)110 (15.3%)
High School Diploma298 (45.2%)197 (27.3%)
Some College / No Degree274 (41.5%)189 (26.2%)
Associate's Degree10 (1.5%)93 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree69 (10.4%)116 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)16 (2.2%)
Total660 (100.0%)721 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Saco is high school diploma, with 460 individuals or 36.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 391 individuals or 29.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Saco: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)20 (1.5%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)57 (4.3%)
High School Diploma460 (36.6%)391 (29.2%)
Some College / No Degree342 (27.3%)271 (20.3%)
Associate's Degree125 (10.0%)184 (13.8%)
Bachelor's Degree196 (15.6%)233 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree132 (10.5%)181 (13.5%)
Total1,255 (100.0%)1,337 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Saco is some college / no degree, with 388 individuals or 37.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 431 individuals or 27.8%.
Education By Age Bracket in Saco: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade14 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade66 (6.4%)91 (5.9%)
High School Diploma185 (17.8%)335 (21.6%)
Some College / No Degree388 (37.4%)252 (16.2%)
Associate's Degree73 (7.0%)175 (11.3%)
Bachelor's Degree213 (20.5%)431 (27.8%)
Graduate Degree99 (9.5%)269 (17.3%)
Total1,038 (100.0%)1,553 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Saco is bachelor's degree, with 987 individuals or 31.9% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 838 individuals or 26.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Saco: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade52 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade122 (4.0%)70 (2.2%)
High School Diploma701 (22.7%)563 (17.7%)
Some College / No Degree586 (19.0%)518 (16.3%)
Associate's Degree217 (7.0%)490 (15.4%)
Bachelor's Degree987 (31.9%)838 (26.4%)
Graduate Degree427 (13.8%)696 (21.9%)
Total3,092 (100.0%)3,175 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Saco is high school diploma, with 408 individuals or 26.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 535 individuals or 30.5%.
Education By Age Bracket in Saco: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade62 (4.0%)83 (4.7%)
9th to 12th Grade114 (7.3%)63 (3.6%)
High School Diploma408 (26.1%)535 (30.5%)
Some College / No Degree269 (17.2%)275 (15.7%)
Associate's Degree70 (4.5%)121 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree355 (22.7%)416 (23.8%)
Graduate Degree285 (18.2%)258 (14.7%)
Total1,563 (100.0%)1,751 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Saco

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saco

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saco
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle25 (0.4%)6 (0.1%)
1 Vehicle962 (16.3%)1,542 (27.2%)
2 Vehicles2,984 (50.5%)2,368 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles1,119 (18.9%)1,085 (19.2%)
4 Vehicles661 (11.2%)571 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles163 (2.8%)94 (1.7%)
Total5,914 (100.0%)5,666 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Saco

Commute Time in Saco
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2432.3%
5 to 9 Minutes9078.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,24911.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1,34812.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2,09820.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,57515.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1,50514.3%
35 to 39 Minutes3393.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2442.3%
45 to 59 Minutes3853.7%
60 to 89 Minutes4174.0%
90 or more Minutes2031.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Saco

Commute Time by Sex in Saco
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes92 (1.7%)151 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes350 (6.6%)557 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes734 (13.9%)515 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes663 (12.5%)685 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,043 (19.7%)1,055 (20.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes752 (14.2%)823 (15.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes765 (14.5%)740 (14.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes190 (3.6%)149 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes105 (2.0%)139 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes212 (4.0%)173 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes269 (5.1%)148 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes110 (2.1%)93 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saco

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saco
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM138 (2.6%)87 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM498 (9.4%)137 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM279 (5.3%)90 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM360 (6.8%)368 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM861 (16.3%)461 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM716 (13.6%)1,073 (20.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM698 (13.2%)905 (17.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM489 (9.2%)658 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM288 (5.4%)474 (9.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM194 (3.7%)277 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM148 (2.8%)211 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM76 (1.4%)32 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM349 (6.6%)212 (4.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM191 (3.6%)243 (4.6%)
Total5,285 (100.0%)5,228 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Saco

Occupancy by Ownership in Saco

Occupancy by Ownership in Saco
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,88068.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,75131.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,631100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Saco

Occupancy by Household Size in Saco
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,43428.2%
2-Person Household3,10436.0%
3-Person Household1,38916.1%
4+ Person Household1,70419.7%
Total Housing Units8,631100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saco

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,418 (58.3%)1,016 (41.7%)
2-Person Household2,167 (69.8%)937 (30.2%)
3-Person Household986 (71.0%)403 (29.0%)
4+ Person Household1,309 (76.8%)395 (23.2%)
Total Housing Units5,880 (68.1%)2,751 (31.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saco

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School112 (36.6%)194 (63.4%)
High School Diploma1,276 (57.6%)939 (42.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,465 (60.6%)954 (39.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,027 (82.0%)664 (18.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saco

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saco
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,37916.0%
35 to 44 Years1,44216.7%
45 to 54 Years1,85821.5%
55 to 64 Years1,92422.3%
65 to 74 Years1,31115.2%
75 to 84 Years4315.0%
85 Years and Over2863.3%
Total8,631100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Saco

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Saco
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years486 (35.2%)893 (64.8%)
35 to 44 Years885 (61.4%)557 (38.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,543 (83.1%)315 (17.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,495 (77.7%)429 (22.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,087 (82.9%)224 (17.1%)
75 to 84 Years291 (67.5%)140 (32.5%)
85 Years and Over93 (32.5%)193 (67.5%)
Total5,880 (68.1%)2,751 (31.9%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Saco

Households by Occupants per Room in Saco
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less5,859 (99.6%)2,665 (96.9%)
1.01 to 1.507 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
1.51 or more14 (0.2%)86 (3.1%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Saco

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Saco
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later394 (6.7%)371 (13.5%)
2015 to 20161,349 (22.9%)1,179 (42.9%)
2010 to 2014874 (14.9%)880 (32.0%)
2000 to 20091,344 (22.9%)196 (7.1%)
1990 to 19991,011 (17.2%)81 (2.9%)
1989 or earlier908 (15.4%)44 (1.6%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Saco

Median Income by Occupancy in Saco

Median Income by Occupancy in Saco
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,880 (68.1%)$93,939
Renter-Occupied2,751 (31.9%)$51,243
Average8,631 (100.0%)$72,700

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saco

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saco
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (0.4%)134 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99964 (1.1%)141 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99931 (0.5%)254 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999156 (2.6%)131 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99947 (0.8%)133 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999295 (5.0%)200 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999784 (13.3%)296 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999898 (15.3%)847 (30.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999762 (13.0%)330 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,393 (23.7%)207 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more1,425 (24.2%)78 (2.8%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Saco

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Saco

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Saco

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$93,939$1,462 x 12mo (18.7%)
Renter-Occupied$51,243$1,186 x 12mo (27.8%)
Average$72,700$1,342 x 12mo (22.2%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saco

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saco
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30059 (1.0%)148 (5.4%)
$300 to $499179 (3.0%)214 (7.8%)
$500 to $7991,091 (18.5%)159 (5.8%)
$800 to $999505 (8.6%)364 (13.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,221 (20.8%)1,162 (42.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,463 (24.9%)512 (18.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499750 (12.8%)47 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999294 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more318 (5.4%)24 (0.9%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)49 (8.8%)
30 percent or more268 (100.0%)505 (91.2%)
Total268 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent61 (17.8%)19 (5.7%)
20 to 29 percent74 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more207 (60.5%)314 (94.3%)
Total342 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent105 (13.4%)39 (14.7%)
20 to 29 percent126 (16.1%)90 (33.8%)
30 percent or more553 (70.5%)137 (51.5%)
Total784 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent420 (46.8%)145 (17.1%)
20 to 29 percent147 (16.4%)326 (38.5%)
30 percent or more331 (36.9%)376 (44.4%)
Total898 (100.0%)847 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent2,612 (73.0%)327 (54.0%)
20 to 29 percent749 (20.9%)279 (46.0%)
30 percent or more219 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,580 (100.0%)606 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Saco

Housing Structures in Saco

Housing Structures in Saco
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,88456.6%
Single Unit, Attached5246.1%
2 Unit Apartments6617.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7588.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6817.9%
10 or more Apartments7769.0%
Mobile Home / Other3474.0%
Total8,631100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saco

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saco
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,558 (93.3%)326 (6.7%)
Single Unit, Attached407 (77.7%)117 (22.3%)
2 Unit Apartments229 (34.6%)432 (65.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments64 (8.4%)694 (91.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments103 (15.1%)578 (84.9%)
10 or more Apartments187 (24.1%)589 (75.9%)
Mobile Home / Other332 (95.7%)15 (4.3%)
Total5,880 (68.1%)2,751 (31.9%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Saco

Housing Structures by Year Built in Saco
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later40.1%
2010 to 20138219.5%
2000 to 20091,13913.2%
1980 to 19992,75932.0%
1960 to 19791,30315.1%
1940 to 195992510.7%
1939 or earlier1,68019.5%
Total8,631100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Saco

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Saco
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later4 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013498 (8.5%)323 (11.7%)
2000 to 2009861 (14.6%)278 (10.1%)
1980 to 19992,039 (34.7%)720 (26.2%)
1960 to 1979965 (16.4%)338 (12.3%)
1940 to 1959609 (10.4%)316 (11.5%)
1939 or earlier904 (15.4%)776 (28.2%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saco

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saco
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10 (0.2%)180 (6.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms248 (4.2%)505 (18.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,718 (29.2%)1,524 (55.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,255 (38.4%)455 (16.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,649 (28.0%)87 (3.2%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saco

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saco
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas325 (5.5%)665 (24.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas692 (11.8%)278 (10.1%)
Electricity288 (4.9%)488 (17.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,256 (72.4%)1,291 (46.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels319 (5.4%)9 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)20 (0.7%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Saco

Household Vehicle Usage in Saco
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle81 (1.4%)306 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle1,451 (24.7%)1,561 (56.7%)
2 Vehicles2,907 (49.4%)734 (26.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,441 (24.5%)150 (5.4%)
Total5,880 (100.0%)2,751 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Saco

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Saco

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8674,013
Median Property Value$306,700$286,100
Median Household Income$74,493$1,149
Monthly Housing Costs$718$318
Real Estate Taxes$4,179$15

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saco

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saco
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000178 (9.5%)52 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99982 (4.4%)130 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999630 (33.7%)2,149 (53.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999784 (42.0%)1,476 (36.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99978 (4.2%)180 (4.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999115 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)26 (0.6%)
Total1,867 (100.0%)4,013 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saco

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saco
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00072 (3.9%)24 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999102 (5.5%)17 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999178 (9.5%)132 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999184 (9.9%)117 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999419 (22.4%)600 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999315 (16.9%)479 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999321 (17.2%)447 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more276 (14.8%)1,072 (26.7%)
Total1,867 (100.0%)4,013 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Saco

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)127 (7.2%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (100.0%)1,772 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent61 (28.9%)131 (103.2%)
20 to 29 percent74 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more76 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent30 (16.3%)600 (458.0%)
20 to 29 percent112 (60.9%)75 (57.3%)
30 percent or more42 (22.8%)14 (10.7%)
Total184 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent403 (96.2%)479 (93.7%)
20 to 29 percent16 (3.8%)17 (3.3%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)131 (25.6%)
Total419 (100.0%)511 (100.0%)

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

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Saco: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent912 (100.0%)2,668 (806.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)1,700 (513.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)749 (226.3%)
Total912 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saco

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saco
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x464 (24.8%)110,487 (2,753.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x419 (22.4%)1,216 (30.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x176 (9.4%)1,114 (27.8%)
4.0x or more808 (43.3%)550 (13.7%)
Total1,867 (100.0%)4,013 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Saco

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Saco
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $3991256.7%
$400 to $59938720.7%
$600 to $9991,06857.2%
$1,000 to $1,2991487.9%
$1,300 to $1,4991206.4%
$1,500 or more191.0%
Total1,867100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Saco

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Saco
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20080.2%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59970.2%
$600 to $799571.4%
$800 to $9991333.3%
$1,000 to $1,499571.4%
$1,500 to $1,99995323.7%
$2,000 to $2,4991,44436.0%
$2,500 to $2,99975018.7%
$3,000 or more2947.3%
Total4,013100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saco

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saco
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800266 (14.2%)8 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,49929 (1.5%)100 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,558 (83.5%)28 (0.7%)
Total1,867 (100.0%)4,013 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Saco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saco
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,067 (98.7%)14 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years3,141 (97.9%)66 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,318 (95.2%)66 (4.8%)
26 to 34 Years2,014 (88.3%)268 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,497 (96.4%)94 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,855 (95.3%)140 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years3,175 (97.4%)86 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,038 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,240 (96.3%)734 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saco

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saco
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,067 (98.7%)14 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,141 (97.9%)66 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,318 (95.2%)66 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saco

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saco
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,741 (93.0%)130 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,176 (92.0%)189 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,490 (97.8%)80 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,468 (95.8%)109 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over9,211 (97.6%)226 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saco

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saco
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6392 (36.3%)749 (69.3%)
6 to 18 Years686 (21.4%)2,675 (83.4%)
19 to 25 Years155 (11.2%)1,204 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years370 (16.2%)1,847 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years462 (17.8%)2,083 (80.4%)
45 to 54 Years248 (8.3%)2,753 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years450 (13.8%)2,946 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,945 (95.4%)1,225 (60.1%)
75 Years and over1,126 (99.2%)743 (65.5%)
Total5,834 (29.2%)16,225 (81.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saco

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years160 (9.4%)52 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years81 (4.2%)253 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years513 (12.4%)345 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years373 (34.2%)144 (15.2%)
75 Years and over209 (50.0%)368 (51.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Saco

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years125 (3.0%)9 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years143 (13.1%)53 (5.6%)
75 Years and over146 (34.9%)180 (25.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (0.7%)39 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years149 (13.7%)9 (0.9%)
75 Years and over48 (11.5%)117 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years160 (9.4%)52 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years81 (4.2%)199 (9.7%)
35 to 64 Years200 (4.9%)210 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years54 (5.0%)27 (2.9%)
75 Years and over33 (7.9%)126 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years233 (5.7%)202 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years91 (8.4%)82 (8.6%)
75 Years and over71 (17.0%)231 (32.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years77 (1.9%)56 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years16 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (5.7%)132 (18.4%)

Technology Access in Saco

Computing Device Access in Saco

Computing Device Access in Saco
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,41385.9%
Smartphone7,34885.1%
Tablet6,03870.0%
No Computing Device4405.1%
Total8,631100.0%

Internet Access in Saco

Internet Access in Saco
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,22283.7%
Cellular Data Only5486.4%
Satellite Internet3424.0%
No Internet7308.5%
Total8,631100.0%