Census-designated place · Maine
Brunswick CDP, Maine
Brunswick CDP, census-designated place, in Cumberland County, Maine. Brunswick CDP had 17,652 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±447). GEOID 2308395.
Residents, 2020-2024
17,652
±447 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 17,033
Median household income
$70,722
±$4,963 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$363,200
±$17,738 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,465
±$100 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Brunswick CDP and what county is it in?
Brunswick CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 19.4 square miles of land, 876 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brunswick CDP is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Brunswick CDP lies entirely within Brunswick, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brunswick CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Brunswick CDP's population at 17,652 (±447). The 2020 Census counted 17,033 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Brunswick CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Brunswick CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,652 ±447 | 308,827 | +2,658 |
| Households | 7,107 ±278 | 132,168 | +851 |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.09 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,490 ±312 | 153,286 | +743 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brunswick CDP?
The median resident of Brunswick CDP is 37.9 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brunswick CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±2.2 | 42.2 | −6.0 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% ±2.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% ±2.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±2.2 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6% ±2.3 pts | 85.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±1.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±2.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9% ±1.3 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.3% ±3.7 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.5% ±2.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±1.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brunswick CDP earn?
Half of Brunswick CDP's 7,107 households earn less than $70,722 a year (±$4,963), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $66,560 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brunswick CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,722 ±$4,963 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,380 ±$12,237 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,256 ±$4,552 | $55,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±2.6 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2% ±7.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.2% ±3.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.1 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±3.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brunswick CDP?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Brunswick CDP's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $363,200 by its owner (±$17,738). The median renter pays $1,465 a month including utilities, and 53.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brunswick CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $363,200 ±$17,738 | $451,200 | +$104,139 |
| Median gross rent | $1,465 ±$100 | $1,589 | +$398 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.1% ±8.6 pts | 39.5% | +22.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,933 ±$97 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3% ±4.0 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.7% ±4.0 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 7,490 ±312 | 153,286 | +743 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.1% ±4.2 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±1.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5% ±3.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Brunswick CDP work and get to work?
57.9% of Brunswick CDP's workers drive alone and 18.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Brunswick CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4% ±2.7 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 57.9% ±4.4 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±3.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 11.9% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.0% ±4.0 pts | 21.8% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±1.8 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brunswick CDP?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Brunswick CDP (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,673 (Tract 111) to $114,732 (Tract 112.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 112.06Cumberland County | 3,985 | $114,732 |
| Tract 112.04Cumberland County | 3,475 | $87,795 |
| Tract 111Cumberland County | 4,989 | $56,673 |
| Tract 112.03Cumberland County | 4,064 | $84,464 |
| Tract 112.05Cumberland County | 3,091 | $58,291 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brunswick CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Brunswick CDP compare with other places in Maine?
Brunswick CDP ranks 178th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 15th | 353 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th | 353 |
| Median household income | 178th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 131st | 353 |
| Median home value | 77th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 38th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 186th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st | 352 |
| Median age | 322nd | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 297th | 353 |
| Work from home | 104th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 224th | 352 |
Brunswick CDP's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Brunswick CDP with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brunswick CDP?
7 of the 57 figures for Brunswick CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brunswick CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.