Saco, ME

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Saco Overview

20,446
TOTAL POPULATION
10,006
MALE POPULATION
10,440
FEMALE POPULATION
95.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,129
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,489
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,326
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,484
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Saco Zip Codes

Saco Area Codes

Race in Saco

The most populous races in Saco are White / Caucasian (18,582 | 90.9%), Two or more Races (984 | 4.8%), and Black / African American (422 | 2.1%).
Race in Saco
Race# Population% Population
Asian2391.2%
Black / African American4222.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3531.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian18,58290.9%
Two or more Races9844.8%
Some other Race2191.1%
Total20,446100.0%

Ancestry in Saco

The most populous ancestries reported in Saco are Irish (4,212 | 20.6%), English (4,009 | 19.6%), French (2,663 | 13.0%), French Canadian (2,233 | 10.9%), and German (1,594 | 7.8%), together accounting for 71.9% of all Saco residents.
Ancestry in Saco
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4302.1%
African50.0%
Alaskan Athabascan120.1%
Albanian350.2%
American5742.8%
Arab540.3%
Australian480.2%
Austrian690.3%
Belgian80.0%
Bhutanese640.3%
Brazilian230.1%
British1230.6%
Cambodian180.1%
Canadian1840.9%
Central American930.4%
Croatian110.1%
Cuban30.0%
Czech2731.3%
Czechoslovakian460.2%
Danish1120.5%
Dutch3001.5%
Eastern European310.2%
English4,00919.6%
Ethiopian150.1%
European2621.3%
Finnish650.3%
French2,66313.0%
French American Indian60.0%
French Canadian2,23310.9%
German1,5947.8%
Greek2761.3%
Guatemalan340.2%
Hungarian300.2%
Indian (Asian)1330.6%
Iranian120.1%
Irish4,21220.6%
Italian1,2496.1%
Korean350.2%
Laotian370.2%
Lithuanian200.1%
Mexican1170.6%
Nicaraguan110.1%
Northern European1400.7%
Norwegian2761.3%
Polish4962.4%
Portuguese1410.7%
Puerto Rican650.3%
Romanian30.0%
Russian1680.8%
Salvadoran480.2%
Scandinavian600.3%
Scotch-Irish1560.8%
Scottish5632.8%
Serbian330.2%
Slovak440.2%
Slovene400.2%
Somali620.3%
South American540.3%
Spaniard210.1%
Subsaharan African3471.7%
Swedish3561.7%
Swiss570.3%
Thai50.0%
Turkish120.1%
Ukrainian460.2%
Venezuelan540.3%
Welsh600.3%
Yugoslavian330.2%
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Immigrants in Saco

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Saco came from Asia (516 | 2.5%), South Central Asia (365 | 1.8%), Afghanistan (353 | 1.7%), Europe (329 | 1.6%), and Africa (231 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.8% of all Saco residents.
Immigrants in Saco
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3531.7%
Africa2311.1%
Argentina820.4%
Asia5162.5%
Bosnia and Herzegovina330.2%
Brazil120.1%
Canada1430.7%
Central America700.3%
China580.3%
Czechoslovakia1270.6%
Denmark210.1%
Eastern Africa1650.8%
Eastern Asia760.4%
Eastern Europe1860.9%
El Salvador370.2%
England620.3%
Eritrea80.0%
Ethiopia150.1%
Europe3291.6%
Germany70.0%
Greece100.1%
Guatemala220.1%
Indonesia160.1%
Iran120.1%
Kenya310.2%
Latin America2181.1%
Netherlands70.0%
Nicaragua110.1%
Northern Africa250.1%
Northern Europe1190.6%
Philippines260.1%
Romania30.0%
Russia230.1%
South Africa410.2%
South America1480.7%
South Central Asia3651.8%
South Eastern Asia420.2%
Southern Europe100.1%
Turkey100.1%
Venezuela540.3%
Western Asia330.2%
Western Europe140.1%
Zimbabwe50.0%
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Sex and Age in Saco

Sex and Age in Saco

The most populous age groups in Saco are 45 to 49 Years (1,094 | 10.9%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (927 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years460 (4.6%)413 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years378 (3.8%)510 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years734 (7.3%)443 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years569 (5.7%)522 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years598 (6.0%)536 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years771 (7.7%)927 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years713 (7.1%)658 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years510 (5.1%)744 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years492 (4.9%)725 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,094 (10.9%)766 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years515 (5.1%)744 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years647 (6.5%)690 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years885 (8.8%)882 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years611 (6.1%)634 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years480 (4.8%)416 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years257 (2.6%)357 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years164 (1.6%)168 (1.6%)
85 Years and over128 (1.3%)305 (2.9%)
Total10,006 (100.0%)10,440 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Saco

Median Family Size in Saco

The median family size in Saco is 2.83 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,241 | 79.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (871 | 16.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Saco
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,241 (79.1%)2.94
Single Male/Father248 (4.6%)2.45
Single Female/Mother871 (16.3%)2.43
Total Families5,360 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Saco

The median household size in Saco is 2.27 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,241 | 47.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.97 persons per household. non-family households (3,512 | 39.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Saco
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,241 (47.8%)2.97
Single Male/Father248 (2.8%)2.97
Single Female/Mother871 (9.8%)2.54
Non-family3,512 (39.6%)1.30
Total Households8,872 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Saco

Out of a total of 8,872 households in Saco, 5,360 (60.4%) are family households, while 3,512 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,422, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,706.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Saco
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,706 (30.5%)
2-Person Households2,422 (27.3%)668 (7.5%)
3-Person Households1,411 (15.9%)118 (1.3%)
4-Person Households1,036 (11.7%)6 (0.1%)
5-Person Households315 (3.5%)14 (0.2%)
6-Person Households108 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households68 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,360 (60.4%)3,512 (39.6%)

Female Fertility in Saco

Fertility by Age in Saco

Average fertility rate in Saco is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.6% 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 years183 (87.6%)86.0
35 to 50 years26 (12.4%)11.0
Total209 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saco

89.0% of women with births (209) in Saco are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 12.6% 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 years160 (87.4%)23 (12.6%)
35 to 50 years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (89.0%)23 (11.0%)

Fertility by Education in Saco

Average fertility rate in Saco is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Saco
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School9 (4.3%)16.0
High School Diploma48 (23.0%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree85 (40.7%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree35 (16.8%)30.0
Graduate Degree32 (15.3%)41.0
Total209 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saco

11.0% of women with births in Saco are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school 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 27.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saco
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree62 (72.9%)23 (27.1%)
Bachelor's Degree35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (89.0%)23 (11.0%)

Income in Saco

Income Overview in Saco

Per Capita Income in Saco is $45,129, while median incomes of families and households are $108,489 and $81,326 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,446$45,129
Median Family Income5,360$108,489
Mean Family Income5,360$126,451
Median Household Income8,872$81,326
Mean Household Income8,872$102,731
Income Deficit5,360$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,44618.89%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,44681.11¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,4460.41

Earnings by Sex in Saco

Average Earnings in Saco are $46,123, $52,098 for men and $42,258 for women, a difference of 18.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Saco
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,529 (50.4%)$52,098
Female6,429 (49.6%)$42,258
Total12,958 (100.0%)$46,123

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saco

The most common earnings brackets in Saco are $100,000+ for men (1,162 | 17.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (647 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saco
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less266 (4.1%)309 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999163 (2.5%)241 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499168 (2.6%)173 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99999 (1.5%)85 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499163 (2.5%)323 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999111 (1.7%)257 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499130 (2.0%)312 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99971 (1.1%)172 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49958 (0.9%)92 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999142 (2.2%)205 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999224 (3.4%)278 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999427 (6.5%)192 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999448 (6.9%)328 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999380 (5.8%)415 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999276 (4.2%)516 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999359 (5.5%)483 (7.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999616 (9.4%)590 (9.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999482 (7.4%)374 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999784 (12.0%)647 (10.1%)
$100,000+1,162 (17.8%)437 (6.8%)
Total6,529 (100.0%)6,429 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saco

Average earnings in Saco are $60,302 for men and $46,076 for women, a difference of 23.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,083, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,615. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,521, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,679.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saco
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,615$0
High School Diploma$50,071$32,679
College or Associate's Degree$60,313$47,400
Bachelor's Degree$82,083$59,521
Graduate Degree$81,024$49,344
Total$60,302$46,076

Family Income in Saco

Family Income Brackets in Saco

According to the Saco family income data, there are 1,249 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 43 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Saco
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000430.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991552.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992524.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991883.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992795.2%
$50,000 to $74,99972913.6%
$75,000 to $99,99982515.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,24923.3%
$150,000 to $199,99978314.6%
$200,000+85215.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saco

6-person families (123 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Saco with $192,218 per family, while 2-person families (2,562 | 47.8%) have the highest median income of $45,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saco
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,562 (47.8%)$90,667
3-Person Families1,319 (24.6%)$116,103
4-Person Families1,049 (19.6%)$131,619
5-Person Families276 (5.1%)$92,066
6-Person Families123 (2.3%)$192,218
7+ Person Families31 (0.6%)$0
Total5,360 (100.0%)$108,489

Family Income by Number of Earners in Saco

The median family income in Saco is $108,489, with families comprising 3+ earners (853) having the highest median family income of $158,487, while families with no earners (538) have the lowest median family income of $52,330, accounting for 15.9% and 10.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Saco
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners538 (10.0%)$52,330
1 Earner1,251 (23.3%)$60,625
2 Earners2,718 (50.7%)$126,087
3+ Earners853 (15.9%)$158,487
Total5,360 (100.0%)$108,489

Household Income in Saco

Household Income Brackets in Saco

With 1,792 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 284 households (3.2%) 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 $10,0003023.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992843.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994795.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994525.1%
$35,000 to $49,99990510.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,79220.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,13612.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,66818.8%
$150,000 to $199,99994910.7%
$200,000+91410.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Saco

The median household income in Saco is $81,326, with the highest median household income of $99,688 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,697 households (30.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,485, with 2,117 households (23.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Saco
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years222 (2.5%)$82,609
25 to 44 Years2,697 (30.4%)$99,688
45 to 64 Years3,836 (43.2%)$90,791
65+ Years2,117 (23.9%)$60,485
Total8,872 (100.0%)$81,326

Poverty in Saco

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saco

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Saco, 15 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 43 males (29.2%) and 48 females (22.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (6.0%)21 (5.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years80 (14.1%)29 (4.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)32 (14.2%)
15 Years43 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (9.1%)48 (22.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)78 (10.1%)
25 to 34 Years109 (7.3%)206 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years36 (3.6%)190 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years22 (1.4%)71 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years150 (9.9%)107 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years129 (12.1%)101 (9.8%)
75 Years and over23 (4.5%)93 (11.8%)
Total639 (6.5%)976 (9.5%)

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 Years421 (94.0%)392 (94.9%)
5 Years87 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years486 (85.9%)618 (95.5%)
12 to 14 Years368 (100.0%)193 (85.8%)
15 Years104 (70.8%)67 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years199 (90.9%)170 (78.0%)
18 to 24 Years791 (100.0%)695 (89.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,375 (92.6%)1,379 (87.0%)
35 to 44 Years966 (96.4%)1,279 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,587 (98.6%)1,439 (95.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,371 (90.1%)1,423 (93.0%)
65 to 74 Years941 (87.9%)935 (90.2%)
75 Years and over487 (95.5%)697 (88.2%)
Total9,183 (93.5%)9,334 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saco

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Saco show that 2.4% or 100 of the total 4,241 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 72 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 Children2,450 (97.2%)72 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,596 (98.3%)28 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,141 (97.6%)100 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saco

According to the poverty data in Saco, 6.5% or 16 single-father households and 30.9% or 269 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (9.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 266 households (41.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saco
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children16 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)266 (41.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (8.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (6.5%)269 (30.9%)

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

The poverty data for Saco shows that 100 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 285 of the single-parent households (25.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 266 household (36.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saco
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children72 (2.9%)16 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children28 (1.7%)266 (36.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (8.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (2.4%)285 (25.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Saco

Employment by Class of Employer in Saco

Among the 12,031 employed individuals in Saco, private company employees (8,437 | 70.1%), not-for-profit organizations (1,147 | 9.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (807 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Saco
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,43770.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7256.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8076.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,1479.5%
Local Government Employees6085.1%
State Government Employees1811.5%
Federal Government Employees1261.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total12,031100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Saco

According to the labor force statistics for Saco, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,291), 72.2% or 12,484 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 137 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.1% or 1,290 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.6% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Saco
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years496 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,039 (91.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,513 (89.1%)2 (0.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,290 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,204 (89.2%)24 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,823 (90.5%)11 (0.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,062 (79.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,194 (67.6%)14 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years747 (34.9%)43 (5.7%)
75 Years and over119 (8.6%)42 (35.6%)
Total12,484 (72.2%)137 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saco

According to labor force statistics for Saco, 85.8% of individuals (10,093) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,763) are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 50 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 90.3% or 4,234 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.0% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saco
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School374 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,607 (86.9%)30 (1.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,874 (80.5%)14 (0.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,234 (90.3%)14 (0.3%)
Total10,093 (85.8%)59 (0.5%)

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 (1,606 | 13.0%), Community & Social Service (1,128 | 9.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,048 | 8.5%), Business & Financial (678 | 5.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (664 | 5.4%).
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 (91.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (85.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.1%), Health Technologists (87.3%), and Legal Services & Support (82.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Management984 (61.3%)622 (38.7%)
Business & Financial145 (21.4%)533 (78.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science734 (70.0%)314 (30.0%)
Computers & Mathematics237 (60.3%)156 (39.7%)
Architecture & Engineering451 (91.7%)41 (8.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science46 (28.2%)117 (71.8%)
Community & Social Service 372 (33.0%)756 (67.0%)
Education, Arts & Media64 (30.0%)149 (70.0%)
Legal Services & Support11 (17.5%)52 (82.5%)
Education Instruction & Library136 (20.5%)528 (79.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment161 (85.6%)27 (14.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating58 (9.9%)531 (90.1%)
Health Technologists58 (12.8%)397 (87.3%)
Total (Category)2,293 (45.4%)2,756 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)6,272 (50.8%)6,080 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Saco are Food Preparation & Serving (718 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (391 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (380 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (333 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (111 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Saco

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Saco, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (61.1%), Security & Protection (52.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (48.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (89.8%), Healthcare Support (83.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support66 (16.9%)325 (83.1%)
Security & Protection58 (52.2%)53 (47.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (61.1%)14 (38.9%)
Law Enforcement36 (48.0%)39 (52.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving290 (40.4%)428 (59.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance186 (48.9%)194 (51.0%)
Personal Care & Service34 (10.2%)299 (89.8%)
Total (Category)634 (32.8%)1,299 (67.2%)
Total (Overall)6,272 (50.8%)6,080 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Saco are Office & Administration (1,540 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (1,286 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Saco

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related764 (59.4%)522 (40.6%)
Office & Administration422 (27.4%)1,118 (72.6%)
Total (Category)1,186 (42.0%)1,640 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)6,272 (50.8%)6,080 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Saco are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (463 | 3.7%), Construction & Extraction (390 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (169 | 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 & Forestry135 (79.9%)34 (20.1%)
Construction & Extraction372 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair433 (93.5%)30 (6.5%)
Total (Category)940 (92.0%)82 (8.0%)
Total (Overall)6,272 (50.8%)6,080 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Saco are Production (611 | 5.0%), Material Moving (501 | 4.1%), and Transportation (410 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Saco

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Saco
OccupationMaleFemale
Production523 (85.6%)88 (14.4%)
Transportation380 (92.7%)30 (7.3%)
Material Moving316 (63.1%)185 (36.9%)
Total (Category)1,219 (80.1%)303 (19.9%)
Total (Overall)6,272 (50.8%)6,080 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Saco

Employment Industries in Saco

The major employment industries in Saco include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,828 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (1,797 | 14.5%), Manufacturing (1,137 | 9.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,092 | 8.8%), and Educational Services (1,029 | 8.3%).
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%), Transportation & Warehousing (91.6%), and Construction (88.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86.9%), and Educational Services (76.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Saco
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting129 (73.7%)46 (26.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction520 (88.6%)67 (11.4%)
Manufacturing862 (75.8%)275 (24.2%)
Wholesale Trade217 (65.2%)116 (34.8%)
Retail Trade1,086 (60.4%)711 (39.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing294 (91.6%)27 (8.4%)
Utilities154 (87.5%)22 (12.5%)
Information217 (78.9%)58 (21.1%)
Finance & Insurance308 (34.6%)581 (65.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing74 (38.5%)118 (61.5%)
Professional & Scientific506 (49.4%)519 (50.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support263 (64.0%)148 (36.0%)
Educational Services243 (23.6%)786 (76.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance239 (13.1%)1,589 (86.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation101 (50.5%)99 (49.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services622 (57.0%)470 (43.0%)
Public Administration174 (56.7%)133 (43.3%)
Total6,272 (50.8%)6,080 (49.2%)

Education in Saco

School Enrollment in Saco

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,003 students in Saco are high school (1,041 | 26.0%), middle school (877 | 21.9%), and elementary school (738 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Saco
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1804.5%
Kindergarten1954.9%
Elementary School73818.4%
Middle School87721.9%
High School1,04126.0%
College / Undergraduate73618.4%
Graduate / Professional2365.9%
Total4,003100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saco

Out of a total of 4,003 students who are enrolled in schools in Saco, 809 (20.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,194 (79.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 109 (78.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 767 (89.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saco
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (21.6%)109 (78.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old767 (89.5%)90 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,026 (87.8%)143 (12.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds496 (75.1%)164 (24.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds283 (86.8%)43 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds308 (80.0%)77 (20.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds172 (68.8%)78 (31.2%)
35 Years and over111 (51.1%)106 (48.8%)
Total3,194 (79.8%)809 (20.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saco

Business (1,088 | 16.3%), education (953 | 14.3%), social sciences (684 | 10.2%), science & technology (682 | 10.2%), and psychology (493 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 6,683 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 & Mathematics2173.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2824.2%
Physical & Health Sciences3164.7%
Psychology4937.4%
Social Sciences68410.2%
Engineering4156.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies320.5%
Science & Technology68210.2%
Business1,08816.3%
Education95314.3%
Literature & Languages4046.0%
Liberal Arts & History2704.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2433.6%
Communications2874.3%
Arts & Humanities3174.7%
Total6,683100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Saco

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saco

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Saco are males with 2 vehicles (3,224, accounting for 52.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,543, making up 55.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saco
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle143 (2.3%)59 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle850 (13.9%)1,471 (25.1%)
2 Vehicles3,224 (52.7%)2,543 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles912 (14.9%)881 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles749 (12.2%)773 (13.2%)
5 or more Vehicles241 (3.9%)134 (2.3%)
Total6,119 (100.0%)5,861 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Saco

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Saco are 20 to 24 minutes (2,151 commuters, 20.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,654 commuters, 15.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,559 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Saco
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3002.8%
5 to 9 Minutes8648.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,22811.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,55914.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2,15120.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,49314.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1,65415.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2342.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1171.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4153.9%
60 to 89 Minutes3863.6%
90 or more Minutes2342.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Saco

The most common commute times in Saco are 20 to 24 minutes (1,191 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (960 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Saco
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes151 (2.8%)149 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes293 (5.5%)571 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes602 (11.3%)626 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes734 (13.7%)825 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,191 (22.3%)960 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes695 (13.0%)798 (15.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes847 (15.9%)807 (15.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes148 (2.8%)86 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes88 (1.7%)29 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes238 (4.4%)177 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes223 (4.2%)163 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes133 (2.5%)101 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saco

The most frequent times of departure to work in Saco are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (899, 16.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,048, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saco
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM213 (4.0%)84 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM531 (9.9%)134 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM214 (4.0%)83 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM380 (7.1%)201 (3.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM899 (16.8%)436 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM746 (14.0%)1,048 (19.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM659 (12.3%)929 (17.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM372 (7.0%)855 (16.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM305 (5.7%)544 (10.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM233 (4.4%)399 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM119 (2.2%)157 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM105 (2.0%)21 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM314 (5.9%)225 (4.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM253 (4.7%)176 (3.3%)
Total5,343 (100.0%)5,292 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Saco

Occupancy by Ownership in Saco

Of the total 8,872 dwellings in Saco, owner-occupied units account for 6,073 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,799 (31.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Saco
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,07368.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,79931.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,872100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Saco

Occupancy by Household Size in Saco
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,70630.5%
2-Person Household3,09034.8%
3-Person Household1,52917.2%
4+ Person Household1,54717.4%
Total Housing Units8,872100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saco

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,493 (55.2%)1,213 (44.8%)
2-Person Household2,109 (68.2%)981 (31.8%)
3-Person Household1,093 (71.5%)436 (28.5%)
4+ Person Household1,378 (89.1%)169 (10.9%)
Total Housing Units6,073 (68.4%)2,799 (31.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saco

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School103 (42.9%)137 (57.1%)
High School Diploma1,304 (55.6%)1,040 (44.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,624 (66.4%)823 (33.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,042 (79.2%)799 (20.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saco

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saco
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,53817.3%
35 to 44 Years1,38115.6%
45 to 54 Years1,93121.8%
55 to 64 Years1,90521.5%
65 to 74 Years1,31714.8%
75 to 84 Years5255.9%
85 Years and Over2753.1%
Total8,872100.0%

Housing Finances in Saco

Median Income by Occupancy in Saco

Median Income by Occupancy in Saco
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,073 (68.4%)$102,367
Renter-Occupied2,799 (31.6%)$55,747
Average8,872 (100.0%)$81,326

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saco

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saco
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (0.8%)107 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99936 (0.6%)108 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99967 (1.1%)214 (7.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999181 (3.0%)116 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99926 (0.4%)155 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999231 (3.8%)218 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999502 (8.3%)402 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,090 (17.9%)705 (25.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999812 (13.4%)323 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,291 (21.3%)373 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more1,790 (29.5%)78 (2.8%)
Total6,073 (100.0%)2,799 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saco

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saco
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (0.5%)165 (5.9%)
$300 to $499212 (3.5%)183 (6.5%)
$500 to $799918 (15.1%)109 (3.9%)
$800 to $999607 (10.0%)391 (14.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499989 (16.3%)889 (31.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,458 (24.0%)827 (29.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499982 (16.2%)53 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999427 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more450 (7.4%)25 (0.9%)
Total6,073 (100.0%)2,799 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Saco

Housing Structures in Saco

Housing Structures in Saco
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,00556.4%
Single Unit, Attached5285.9%
2 Unit Apartments7908.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6787.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5786.5%
10 or more Apartments94910.7%
Mobile Home / Other3443.9%
Total8,872100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saco

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saco
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,694 (93.8%)311 (6.2%)
Single Unit, Attached393 (74.4%)135 (25.6%)
2 Unit Apartments254 (32.2%)536 (67.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments75 (11.1%)603 (88.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments115 (19.9%)463 (80.1%)
10 or more Apartments213 (22.4%)736 (77.6%)
Mobile Home / Other329 (95.6%)15 (4.4%)
Total6,073 (68.4%)2,799 (31.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saco

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saco
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.2%)175 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms247 (4.1%)681 (24.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,861 (30.6%)1,465 (52.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,374 (39.1%)392 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms1,578 (26.0%)86 (3.1%)
Total6,073 (100.0%)2,799 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saco

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saco
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas302 (5.0%)498 (17.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas674 (11.1%)246 (8.8%)
Electricity264 (4.3%)608 (21.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,477 (73.7%)1,337 (47.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels356 (5.9%)61 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)49 (1.8%)
Total6,073 (100.0%)2,799 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Saco

Household Vehicle Usage in Saco
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle130 (2.1%)371 (13.3%)
1 Vehicle1,401 (23.1%)1,594 (57.0%)
2 Vehicles3,113 (51.3%)752 (26.9%)
3 or more Vehicles1,429 (23.5%)82 (2.9%)
Total6,073 (100.0%)2,799 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Saco

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Saco

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,9204,153
Median Property Value$332,200$350,800
Median Household Income$79,844$1,461
Monthly Housing Costs$774$450
Real Estate Taxes$4,356$12

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saco

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saco
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000184 (9.6%)95 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99947 (2.5%)102 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999531 (27.7%)1,154 (27.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999904 (47.1%)2,203 (53.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999107 (5.6%)487 (11.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999141 (7.3%)84 (2.0%)
$1,000,000 or more6 (0.3%)28 (0.7%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)4,153 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saco

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saco
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (1.0%)57 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999151 (7.9%)64 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999178 (9.3%)123 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999171 (8.9%)53 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999411 (21.4%)331 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999408 (21.2%)679 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999253 (13.2%)404 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more329 (17.1%)1,038 (25.0%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)4,153 (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 2.0x388 (20.2%)118,324 (2,849.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x410 (21.3%)965 (23.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x103 (5.4%)1,149 (27.7%)
4.0x or more1,014 (52.8%)668 (16.1%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)4,153 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saco

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saco
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800262 (13.7%)7 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,49933 (1.7%)112 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,616 (84.2%)68 (1.6%)
Total1,920 (100.0%)4,153 (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 Years1,030 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,800 (98.2%)52 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,498 (93.9%)98 (6.1%)
26 to 34 Years2,579 (94.2%)158 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,380 (96.3%)91 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,875 (92.2%)244 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,959 (97.0%)92 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,300 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,527 (96.4%)735 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saco

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saco
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,030 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,800 (98.2%)52 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,498 (93.9%)98 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saco

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saco
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,489 (93.4%)105 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,867 (90.1%)204 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,251 (99.6%)13 (0.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,498 (95.6%)115 (4.4%)
$100,000 and over10,290 (97.2%)298 (2.8%)

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 6349 (33.9%)750 (72.8%)
6 to 18 Years639 (22.4%)2,323 (81.5%)
19 to 25 Years186 (11.7%)1,334 (83.6%)
25 to 34 Years407 (14.9%)2,340 (85.5%)
35 to 44 Years401 (16.2%)2,015 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years265 (8.5%)2,741 (87.9%)
55 to 64 Years530 (17.4%)2,655 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,018 (95.8%)1,235 (58.6%)
75 Years and over1,292 (99.4%)844 (64.9%)
Total6,087 (30.0%)16,237 (80.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saco

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years89 (6.0%)45 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years144 (6.3%)258 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years622 (15.0%)465 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years356 (33.3%)168 (16.2%)
75 Years and over222 (43.5%)340 (43.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years149 (3.6%)24 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years149 (13.9%)64 (6.2%)
75 Years and over165 (32.4%)191 (24.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (1.2%)32 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years153 (14.3%)11 (1.1%)
75 Years and over48 (9.4%)106 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Saco: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (6.0%)45 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years144 (6.3%)198 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years211 (5.1%)307 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years51 (4.8%)38 (3.7%)
75 Years and over34 (6.7%)103 (13.0%)

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 Years283 (6.9%)280 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years87 (8.1%)93 (9.0%)
75 Years and over60 (11.8%)240 (30.4%)

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 Years62 (1.5%)50 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (4.3%)153 (19.4%)

Technology Access in Saco

Computing Device Access in Saco

Computing Device Access in Saco
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,65086.2%
Smartphone7,68786.6%
Tablet6,22270.1%
No Computing Device3734.2%
Total8,872100.0%

Internet Access in Saco

Internet Access in Saco
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,33482.7%
Cellular Data Only5696.4%
Satellite Internet4024.5%
No Internet7888.9%
Total8,872100.0%

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 20,446.
What is the Total Male Population of Saco?
Total Male Population of Saco is 10,006.
What is the Total Female Population of Saco?
Total Female Population of Saco is 10,440.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Saco?
There are 95.84 Males per 100 Females in Saco.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Saco?
There are 104.34 Females per 100 Males in Saco.
What is the Median Population Age in Saco?
Median Population Age in Saco is 43.2 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 $45,129.
What is the Median Family Income in Saco?
Median Family Income in Saco is $108,489.
What is the Median Household income in Saco?
Median Household Income in Saco is $81,326.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Saco?
Income or Wage Gap in Saco is 18.9%.
Women in Saco earn 81.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Saco?
Inequality or Gini Index in Saco is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Saco?
There are 12,484 People in the Labor Forcein in Saco.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Saco?
72.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Saco.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Saco?
Unemployment Rate in Saco is 1.1%.