Bath, ME
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bath, Maine Summary
Life in Bath research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bath over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bath:
The population in Bath is 8,801.
The median home value in Bath is $368,380.
The median income in Bath is $65,565.
The cost of living in Bath is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bath is $967.
The unemployment rate in Bath is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Bath is 14.6%.
The average high in Bath is 54.9° and the average low is 35.4°.
Bath SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Bath, ME Crime Report
Crime in Bath summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bath. Key points include:
There were 70 total crimes in Bath in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bath is 789.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bath is 67.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bath is 721.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bath is -62.77% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bath Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bath / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 70 | 789.1 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 67.6 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 22.5 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 45.1 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 64 | 721.5 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 67.6 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 57 | 642.5 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 11.3 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Bath, ME Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bath summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bath. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bath is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bath is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bath is $368,380.
The median income in Bath is $65,565.
Bath's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bath Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bath | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
Bath, ME Weather
The average high in Bath is 54.9° and the average low is 35.4°.
There are 83.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.7 inches of precipitation each year with 65.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bath |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 65.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Bath Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bath
The current population in Bath is 8,801. The population has increased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,801 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,775 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 8,718 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 8,333 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 8,319 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 8,320 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,314 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,334 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,349 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,396 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 8,456 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 8,547 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 8,647 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 8,759 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bath
Bath is:
94.7% White with 8,331 White residents.
0.5% African American with 42 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 49 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 67 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 306 Two Or More residents.
0.0% Hispanic with 0 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bath | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 90.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 2.1% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bath
Bath is 53.4% female with 4,700 female residents.
Bath is 46.6% male with 4,101 male residents.
| Gender | Bath | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bath for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Bath completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bath completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Bath completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Bath completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Bath completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Bath completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Bath completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bath completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Bath completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bath | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bath, Maine
5.5% of households in Bath earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Bath earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.5% of households in Bath earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Bath earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Bath earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Bath earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Bath earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Bath earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Bath earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Bath earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bath | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 8.4% | 12.6% |
