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Crime in Bangor summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bangor. Key points include:
There were 1,390 total crimes in Bangor in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bangor is 4,399.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bangor is 161.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bangor is 4,237.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bangor is 107.58% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bangor Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bangor / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,390 | 4,399.0 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 161.4 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 15.8 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 50.6 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 72.8 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,339 | 4,237.6 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 98 | 310.1 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,214 | 3,842.0 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 85.4 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bangor summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bangor. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bangor is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bangor is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bangor is $281,560.
The median income in Bangor is $59,942.
Bangor's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bangor Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bangor | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bangor, ME Weather
The average high in Bangor is 54.2° and the average low is 33.9°.
There are 81.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.6 inches of precipitation each year with 66.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bangor |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 66.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bangor Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bangor
The current population in Bangor is 31,938. The population has decreased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,938 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 31,663 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 31,705 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 31,920 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 32,029 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 32,095 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 32,098 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 32,237 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 32,491 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 32,695 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 32,800 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 32,900 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 32,988 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 32,963 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 32,899 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bangor
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Bangor is:
87.7% White with 27,996 White residents.
2.8% African American with 909 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 172 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 537 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 187 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 1,152 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 975 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bangor
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Bangor is 51.8% female with 16,528 female residents.
Bangor is 48.2% male with 15,410 male residents.
| Gender | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bangor for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Bangor completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Bangor completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Bangor completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Bangor completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Bangor completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Bangor completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Bangor completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bangor completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Bangor completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bangor, Maine
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6.9% of households in Bangor earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Bangor earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.2% of households in Bangor earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Bangor earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Bangor earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Bangor earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Bangor earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Bangor earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in Bangor earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.0% of households in Bangor earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
