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 $75,187 with a poverty rate of 15.77%. The median age in Brewer is 39 years: 37.5 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brewer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,108 | 94.55% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 143 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,156 | 2.26 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 2,015 | 1.28 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Married | 1,524 | 3.02 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Female | 406 | 3.38 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 211 | 3.99 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 3.88% |
| Associates Degree | 961 | 13.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,259 | 17.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 901 | 12.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,897 | 27.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 1,637 | 23.35% |
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 | 6,730 | 6,411 | 2,144 |
| Other Race | 143 | 143 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 63 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 40 | 0 |
| Black | 41 | 37 | 11 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,054 | $47,875 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,073 | $0 | $53,225 |
| High School Graduate | $28,181 | $28,522 | $24,120 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,729 | $35,098 | $37,282 |
| Some College | $37,027 | $42,450 | $36,070 |
$36,729
Average Earnings
$35,098
Average Male
$37,282
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.59% of Brewer residents speak only English, while 2.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,842 | 1,268 | 14.34% |
| Multiple | 321 | 172 | 53.58% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 89 | 62.24% |
| Black | 41 | 17 | 41.46% |
| Other | 143 | 11 | 7.69% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.06%
Male Poverty Rate
17.22%
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 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.58% |
| High School | 11.58% |
| Some College | 11.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Female Employed | 6.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,028 | $97,595 |
| Households | $55,870 | $75,187 |
| Married Families | $84,550 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,991 | $47,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
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
595
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 206 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 177 |
| 35 to 54 | 171 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 7.42% |
| Other Race | 50 | 34.97% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
72.23%
Born in Brewer
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
98.35% of Brewer residents were born in the United States, with 72.23% having been born in Maine. 0.48% 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% |