Brewer is a city located in Penobscot County Maine. Brewer has a 2024 population of 9,639. Brewer is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Brewer is $78,641 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in Brewer is 40.6 years: 39.4 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brewer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,889 | 92.08% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 175 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,440 | 2.12 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 2,223 | 1.27 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Married | 1,647 | 2.92 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Female | 427 | 2.86 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 143 | 3.88 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 244 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 941 | 13.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,268 | 17.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 890 | 12.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,016 | 28.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 1.33% |
| Some College | 1,616 | 22.86% |
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 | 6,639 | 6,344 | 2,115 |
| Other Race | 175 | 175 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 115 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 67 | 0 |
| Black | 69 | 65 | 31 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 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 black people with a rate of 44.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,130 | $39,083 | $69,783 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,090 | $89,063 | $55,656 |
| High School Graduate | $29,537 | $30,089 | $26,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,450 | $38,218 | $39,778 |
| Some College | $39,089 | $44,896 | $38,252 |
$39,450
Average Earnings
$38,218
Average Male
$39,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Brewer residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,636 | 1,344 | 15.56% |
| Multiple | 402 | 193 | 48.01% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 99 | 55.31% |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 100% |
| Black | 116 | 22 | 18.97% |
| Other | 175 | 15 | 8.57% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
17.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.51%
Male Poverty Rate
19.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brewer is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brewer is Other, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.14% |
| High School | 13.47% |
| Some College | 13.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.13% |
| Female Employed | 11.62% |
| Male Employed | 4.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,268 | $106,752 |
| Households | $51,490 | $78,641 |
| Married Families | $104,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,834 | $47,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
668
Number of Veterans
519
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 246 |
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Second Gulf War | 153 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 241 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 592 | 8.11% |
| Other Race | 73 | 41.71% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
69.09%
Born in Brewer
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
98.43% of Brewer residents were born in the United States, with 69.09% having been born in Maine. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,604 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 9,611 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 9,618 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 9,625 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 9,632 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 9,639 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 9,646 | -24 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 9,670 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 9,669 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 9,667 | 671 | 7.46% |
| 2019 | 8,996 | -59 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 9,055 | -60 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 9,115 | 40 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 9,075 | -101 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 9,176 | -105 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 9,281 | -38 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 9,319 | -63 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 9,382 | -68 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 9,450 | -26 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 9,476 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,987 | -34 | -0.38% |
| 1990 | 9,021 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 1980 | 9,017 | -283 | -3.04% |
| 1970 | 9,300 | 291 | 3.23% |
| 1960 | 9,009 | 2,147 | 31.29% |
| 1950 | 6,862 | 352 | 5.41% |
| 1940 | 6,510 | 181 | 2.86% |
| 1930 | 6,329 | 265 | 4.37% |
| 1920 | 6,064 | 397 | 7.01% |
| 1910 | 5,667 | 832 | 17.21% |
| 1900 | 4,835 | 642 | 15.31% |
| 1890 | 4,193 | -5,411 | -56.34% |