Bangor, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bangor, Maine Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
3,909.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
66.64%
Above National Average
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
Bangor's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
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 | |
Bangor, ME Photos
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Rankings for Bangor in Maine
Map Of Bangor, ME
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3
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4
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5
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6
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
