7.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Portland, Maine

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

7.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Portland, Maine

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Portland, Maine compared

How does Portland, Maine compare to other Maine and National averages?

  • Portland, Maine

    7.8%

  • Maine

    10.1% (29% higher than Portland, Maine)

  • National average

    12.2% (56% higher than Portland, Maine)

7.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Portland, Maine

Historical Timeline

7.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Portland, Maine historical data

  • 2021 - 11.1%

    The 2021 11.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 11.7%

    The 2022 increase to 11.7% from 2021 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 7.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 7.8% from 2022 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Portland, Maine Poverty dataset.