Town · Maine
Sabattus, Maine
Sabattus, town, in Androscoggin County, Maine. Sabattus had 5,397 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,044 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,116 (±18). GEOID 2300164570.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,397
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,044 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,116 ±18
Median household income
$59,387
±$5,545 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$180,000
±$39,095 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$949
±$23 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Sabattus and what county is it in?
Sabattus is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine. It covers 25.7 square miles of land, 196 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Sabattus: Sabattus (CDP, 787 in 2020).
Sabattus is in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sabattus, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,397 people lived in Sabattus on July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,044 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,116 (±18).
| Measure | Sabattus | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,116±18 | 113,423 | +116 |
| Households | 2,361±199 | 46,953 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.18 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,524±237 | 50,471 | +317 |
Sabattus's population since 2000
From 4,486 in 2000 to 5,397 in 2025: up 20.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sabattus as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Sabattus?
The median resident of Sabattus is 51.2 years old; 13.8% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.2%.
| Measure | Sabattus | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2±4.6 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.8%±3.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4%±5.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 48.1%±3.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±5.2 pts | 87.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±4.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5%±4.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±2.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6%±5.4 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±4.2 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.1%±5.7 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±3.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9%±4.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Sabattus earn?
Half of Sabattus's 2,361 households earn less than $59,387 a year (±$5,545), against $67,873 in Androscoggin County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $85,635 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $26,248 after inflation. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sabattus | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,387±$5,545 | $67,873 | −$26,248 |
| Mean household income | $89,395±$16,035 | $86,271 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,211±$5,896 | $36,085 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±4.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5%±16.9 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±5.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2%±3.6 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1%±7.4 pts | 89.8% | – |
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 Sabattus?
Owners occupy 95.5% of Sabattus's occupied homes and renters 4.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,000 by its owner (±$39,095). The median renter pays $949 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Sabattus | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,000±$39,095 | $252,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $949±$23 | $1,010 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±45.9 pts | 41.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,406±$330 | $1,615 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.5%±3.6 pts | 67.9% | +15.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.5%±3.6 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,524±237 | 50,471 | +317 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±22.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.6%±10.5 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 42.2%±10.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0%±4.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2%±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7%±6.2 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3%±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Sabattus building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units in Sabattus in 2025 (30 in single-family houses), 5.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sabattus work and get to work?
68.8% of Sabattus's workers drive alone and 21.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes.
| Measure | Sabattus | Androscoggin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±7.2 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±2.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8%±10.4 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±4.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.5%±9.4 pts | 13.8% | +15.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min±4.8 | 24.4 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 Sabattus?
1 census tract lies mostly in Sabattus (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 465Androscoggin County | 7,040 | $62,455 |
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 Sabattus) · Census block assignment files
How does Sabattus compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sabattus is the 2,163rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 40th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Sabattus ranks 263rd of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 40th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 126th | 353 |
| Median household income | 263rd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 165th | 353 |
| Median home value | 265th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 192nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 183rd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 313th | 352 |
| Median age | 96th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th | 353 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 99th | 352 |
Sabattus's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Sabattus 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 Sabattus?
21 of the 57 figures for Sabattus 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 Sabattus 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.