Bangor city is located in Penobscot County Maine. Bangor city has a 2024 population of 31,645. Bangor city is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually but its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Bangor city is $82,954 with a poverty rate of 14.94%. The median age in Bangor city is 40.7 years: 39.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bangor city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,823 | 87.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,465 | 4.63% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 2.76% |
| Asian | 586 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 516 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 390 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,967 | 2.1 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 7,241 | 1.3 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 4,562 | 2.85 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Female | 1,669 | 3.21 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 495 | 2.95 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
46.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 633 | 2.76% |
| Associates Degree | 2,825 | 12.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,859 | 21.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,456 | 15.09% |
| High School Graduate | 6,663 | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 339 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 4,134 | 18.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,413 | 19,614 | 7,472 |
| 2+ Races | 1,013 | 990 | 141 |
| Hispanic | 612 | 558 | 182 |
| Black | 444 | 389 | 122 |
| Asian | 369 | 325 | 241 |
| Other Race | 320 | 291 | 215 |
| Native American | 145 | 145 | 75 |
| Islander | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 67.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,458 | $48,563 | $46,316 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,892 | $96,223 | $69,390 |
| High School Graduate | $35,253 | $39,957 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,167 | $18,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,222 | $47,255 | $40,309 |
| Some College | $37,861 | $41,972 | $35,056 |
$42,222
Average Earnings
$47,255
Average Male
$40,309
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.62% of Bangor city residents speak only English, while 7.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,547 | 3,875 | 15.17% |
| Multiple | 1,431 | 300 | 20.96% |
| Asian | 566 | 132 | 23.32% |
| Black | 793 | 48 | 6.05% |
| Hispanic | 964 | 21 | 2.18% |
| Other | 484 | 19 | 3.93% |
| Native | 346 | 18 | 5.2% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.62%
Male Poverty Rate
18.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bangor city is Asian, with 23.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bangor city is Hispanic, with 2.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.97% |
| High School | 16.98% |
| Some College | 14.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.2% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 5.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $113,139 |
| Households | $58,096 | $82,954 |
| Married Families | $112,287 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,243 | $51,816 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,205
Number of Veterans
2,044
Male Veterans
161
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 919 |
| Second Gulf War | 452 |
| First Gulf War | 375 |
| Korea | 136 |
| World War II | 106 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 709 |
| 75+ | 642 |
| 55 to 64 | 339 |
| 35 to 54 | 279 |
| 18 to 34 | 236 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,104 | 9.03% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 5.94% |
| Native American | 22 | 9.69% |
| Other Race | 19 | 4.67% |
| Black | 11 | 1.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.23%
Born in Bangor city
94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
2.82%
Naturalized
94.67% of Bangor city residents were born in the United States, with 64.23% having been born in Maine. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,730 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 31,713 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 31,696 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 31,679 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 31,662 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 31,645 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 31,628 | 17 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 31,611 | 103 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 31,508 | -212 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 31,720 | -378 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 32,098 | -70 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 32,168 | 137 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 32,031 | 119 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 31,912 | -232 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 32,144 | -421 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 32,565 | -83 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 32,648 | -115 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 32,763 | -190 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 32,953 | -71 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 33,024 | 0 | 0% |