Maine Poverty Rate
In Maine, an estimated 145,161 of 1,347,498 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Maine?
The poverty rate in Maine is 10.8%.
- How many people in Maine live in poverty?
In Maine, an estimated 145,161 of 1,347,498 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Maine compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Maine is 14.29% lower than the US average. In Maine, an estimated 10.8% of 1,347,498 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Maine
2023
12.6% of 241 thousand people
Under 5 years
12% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Maine
2023
12% of 58 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Maine
2023
12.8% of 183 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Maine
2023
12.2% of 240 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Maine
2023
10.1% of 805 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Maine
2023
12.5% of 258 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Maine
2023
8.9% of 547 thousand people
60 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Maine
2023
9.4% of 421 thousand people
65 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Maine
2023
9.4% of 309 thousand people
White
10% Poverty Rate for White people in Maine
2023
10% of 1.2 million people
Black or African American
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Maine
2023
21.2% of 24 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
17.9% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Maine
2023
17.9% of 6 thousand people
Asian
11.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Maine
2023
11.4% of 15 thousand people
Some other race
16.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Maine
2023
16.2% of 8 thousand people
Two or more races
11.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Maine
2023
11.4% of 79 thousand people
Hispanic
10.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Maine
2023
10.9% of 29 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Maine
2023
9.9% of 1.2 million people
Population 25 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Maine
2023
9.5% of 1 million people
Less than high school graduate
25.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Maine
2023
25.4% of 51 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Maine
2023
13.8% of 299 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Maine
2023
8.8% of 293 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Maine
2023
4.6% of 381 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Maine
2023
5% of 720 thousand people
Employed
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Maine
2023
4.1% of 697 thousand people
Male
3.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Maine
2023
3.3% of 363 thousand people
Female
5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Maine
2023
5% of 334 thousand people
Unemployed
30.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Maine
2023
30.9% of 23 thousand people
Male
28.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Maine
2023
28.9% of 11 thousand people
Female
32.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Maine
2023
32.7% of 11 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Maine
2023
10% of 1.1 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Maine
2023
1.1% of 489 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Maine
2023
12.3% of 276 thousand people
Did not work
19.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Maine
2023
19.7% of 379 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Maine
2023
20.8% of 337 thousand people
Male
18.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Maine
2023
18.2% of 159 thousand people
Female
23.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Maine
2023
23.1% of 178 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Maine
2023
29.3% of 33 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Maine
2023
15% of 66 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Maine
2023
16.8% of 39 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Maine
2023
24.4% of 36 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Maine
2023
23.3% of 58 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Maine
2023
18.8% of 54 thousand people
75 years and over
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Maine
2023
20.6% of 49 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Maine
2023
2.3% of 141 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Maine
2023
24.6% of 77 thousand people
Did not work
40.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Maine
2023
40.2% of 119 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Maine
2023
10.1%
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