Bangor, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Bangor, Maine Info Snack

Population
32,029
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
16.5%
Median Home
$155,200
Median Income
$47,538
Median Rent
$834

Bangor SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9

Bangor, ME Crime Report

1,258
Total Crimes
3,909.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
66.64%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Bangor
/ 100k People
Maine
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,258 3,909.4 1,264.8 2,346.0
Violent Crime 51 158.5 108.6 387.8
Murder 2 6.2 1.6 6.5
Robbery 13 40.4 12.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 29 90.1 58.4 279.7
Property Crime 1,207 3,750.9 1,156.2 1,958.2
Burglary 100 310.8 148.8 314.2
Larceny 1,044 3,244.4 943.5 1,398.0
Car Theft 63 195.8 63.8 246.0

Bangor, ME Cost Of Living

101
Bangor's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Bangor Maine National Average
Overall 101 103 100
Services 112 109 100
Groceries 100 102 100
Health 115 115 100
Housing 80 92 100
Transportation 101 100 100
Utilities 110 110 100

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Rankings for Bangor in Maine

Map Of Bangor, ME

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Population over time in Bangor

Year Population % Change
2020 32,029 -0.2%
2019 32,098 -0.4%
2018 32,237 -0.8%
2017 32,491 -0.6%
2016 32,695 -0.3%
2015 32,800 -0.3%
2014 32,900 -0.3%
2013 32,988 0.1%
2012 32,963 0.2%
2011 32,899 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bangor

White
89.6% (28,697)
African American
1.8% (588)
American Indian
0.9% (279)
Asian
1.6% (517)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (183)
Two Or More
2.8% (890)
Hispanic
2.7% (875)
Race Bangor ME USA
White 89.6% 92.6% 60.1%
African American 1.8% 1.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 1.1% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.7% 1.7% 18.2%

Gender in Bangor

Female
52.6% (16,860)
Male
47.4% (15,169)
Gender Bangor ME USA
Female 52.6% 51.0% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 49.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bangor for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
0.0% (0)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (1,281)
High School / GED
30.0% (9,608)
Some College
19.0% (6,085)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (3,202)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (6,726)
Master's Degree
11.0% (3,523)
Professional Degree
3.0% (960)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (640)
Education Bangor ME USA
< 9th Grade 0.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 19.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Bangor, Maine

Less than $10,000
7.7% (247,646)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (203,850)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.4% (396,464)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (378,349)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.5% (463,420)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (556,976)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (325,839)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.5% (369,177)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (120,383)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (140,791)
Income Bangor ME USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.4% 9.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 15.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 5.5% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 4.9% 8.3%

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