Bangor, ME
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bangor, Maine Summary
Life in Bangor research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bangor 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 Bangor:
The population in Bangor is 31,705.
The median home value in Bangor is $255,801.
The median income in Bangor is $52,438.
The cost of living in Bangor is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bangor is $930.
The unemployment rate in Bangor is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Bangor is 15.2%.
The average high in Bangor is 54.2° and the average low is 33.9°.
Bangor SnackAbility
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Bangor, ME Crime Report
Crime in Bangor summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bangor. Key points include:
There were 1,602 total crimes in Bangor in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bangor is 4,994.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bangor is 162.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bangor is 4,832.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bangor is 114.87% 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 | 1,602 | 4,994.1 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 162.1 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 19 | 59.2 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 81.1 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,550 | 4,832.0 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 100 | 311.7 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,417 | 4,417.4 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 102.9 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
Bangor, ME Cost Of Living
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 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bangor is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bangor is $255,801.
The median income in Bangor is $52,438.
Bangor's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bangor Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bangor | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 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
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Bangor Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bangor
The current population in Bangor is 31,705. The population has decreased -3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31,705 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 32,098 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 32,237 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 32,491 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 32,695 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 32,800 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 32,900 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 32,988 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 32,963 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 32,899 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bangor
Bangor is:
87.9% White with 27,855 White residents.
2.4% African American with 776 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 238 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 552 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 344 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 995 Two Or More residents.
2.9% Hispanic with 926 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 91.4% | 58.9% |
| African American | 2.4% | 1.5% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 1.9% | 18.7% |
Gender in Bangor
Bangor is 53.5% female with 16,956 female residents.
Bangor is 46.5% male with 14,749 male residents.
| Gender | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.3% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bangor for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Bangor completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bangor completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Bangor completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Bangor completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bangor completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Bangor completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Bangor completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bangor completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Bangor completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bangor, Maine
7.4% of households in Bangor earn Less than $10,000.
7.1% of households in Bangor earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.0% of households in Bangor earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Bangor earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Bangor earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Bangor earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Bangor earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Bangor earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Bangor earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Bangor earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bangor | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 7.4% | 11.4% |
