Bath is a city located in Sagadahoc County Maine. Bath has a 2024 population of 8,870. It is also the county seat of Sagadahoc County. Bath is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Bath is $79,024 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in Bath is 43.5 years: 42.1 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bath was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,408 | 95.82% |
| Two or more races | 284 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,014 | 2.16 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 1,718 | 1.2 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 1,689 | 2.94 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 514 | 2.66 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 93 | 2.85 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 292 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 704 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,299 | 20.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 983 | 15.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,564 | 24.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 1,421 | 22.3% |
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 | 6,073 | 5,699 | 2,258 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 193 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,252 | $53,750 | $31,975 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,966 | $74,282 | $73,730 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $34,375 | $24,878 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $9,286 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,618 | $48,158 | $32,472 |
| Some College | $42,644 | $53,867 | $26,284 |
$43,618
Average Earnings
$48,158
Average Male
$32,472
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.25% of Bath residents speak only English, while 1.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,251 | 1,036 | 12.56% |
| Multiple | 284 | 161 | 56.69% |
| Black | 22 | 13 | 59.09% |
13.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
13.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bath is Black, with 59.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bath is White, with 12.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.3% |
| High School | 17.56% |
| Some College | 11.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.5% |
| Female Employed | 7.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,741 | $97,070 |
| Households | $63,023 | $79,024 |
| Married Families | $101,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,013 | $51,875 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
633
Number of Veterans
565
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 259 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
| 75+ | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 9.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
61.45%
Born in Bath
96.13%
Native Born
3.87%
Foreign Born
2.36%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
96.13% of Bath residents were born in the United States, with 61.45% having been born in Maine. 2.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,003 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2028 | 8,977 | 27 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 8,950 | 27 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 8,923 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2025 | 8,897 | 27 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 8,870 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 8,844 | 49 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 8,795 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 8,814 | 50 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 8,764 | 384 | 4.58% |
| 2019 | 8,380 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 8,365 | 40 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 8,325 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 8,293 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 8,314 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 8,336 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 8,357 | -43 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 8,400 | -28 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 8,428 | -60 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 8,488 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,266 | -533 | -5.44% |
| 1990 | 9,799 | -447 | -4.36% |
| 1980 | 10,246 | 567 | 5.86% |
| 1970 | 9,679 | -1,038 | -9.69% |
| 1960 | 10,717 | 73 | 0.69% |
| 1950 | 10,644 | 409 | 4% |
| 1940 | 10,235 | 1,125 | 12.35% |
| 1930 | 9,110 | -5,621 | -38.16% |
| 1920 | 14,731 | 5,335 | 56.78% |
| 1910 | 9,396 | -1,081 | -10.32% |
| 1900 | 10,477 | 1,754 | 20.11% |
| 1890 | 8,723 | 849 | 10.78% |
| 1880 | 7,874 | 503 | 6.82% |
| 1870 | 7,371 | -705 | -8.73% |
| 1860 | 8,076 | 56 | 0.7% |
| 1850 | 8,020 | 2,879 | 56% |
| 1840 | 5,141 | -3,862 | -42.9% |