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Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, Maine. Androscoggin County had 116,487 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). It holds 21 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 32 census tracts. GEOID 23001.
Androscoggin County is the county of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
116,487
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 111,139 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,423
Median household income
$67,873
±$1,991 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$252,800
±$7,256 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,010
±$34 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
How many people live in Androscoggin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 111,139 residents in Androscoggin County. The Census Bureau estimates 116,487 for July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 113,423 over 468 square miles of land.
| Measure | Androscoggin County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,423 | 1,387,817 | +5,821 |
| Households | 46,953±497 | 597,159 | +1,323 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.02 | 2.26 | +0.04 |
| Housing units | 50,471±59 | 751,876 | +579 |
Androscoggin County's population since 2000
From 103,793 in 2000 to 116,487 in 2025: up 12.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County holds 21 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Lewiston with 38,866 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lewiston | 37,121 | $55,393 |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 24,061 | $66,647 |
| Lisbon | 9,711 | $77,819 |
| Poland | 5,906 | $85,557 |
| Turner | 5,817 | $100,036 |
| Sabattus | 5,044 | $59,387 |
| Greene | 4,376 | $98,093 |
| Lisbon Falls | 4,182 | $72,344 |
| Durham | 4,173 | $99,181 |
| Lisbon CDP | 3,217 | $86,221 |
| Mechanic Falls | 3,107 | $69,914 |
| Livermore Falls | 3,060 | $45,843 |
| Minot | 2,766 | $95,655 |
| Leeds | 2,262 | $85,208 |
| Mechanic Falls CDP | 2,257 | $46,384 |
| Livermore | 2,127 | $70,441 |
| Wales | 1,608 | $77,004 |
| Livermore Falls CDP | 1,540 | $45,326 |
| Sabattus CDPGEOID 2364535 | 787 | not published |
| Greene CDPGEOID 2329220 | 750 | $112,580 |
| Turner CDPGEOID 2377765 | 544 | $52,444 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Androscoggin County?
The median resident of Androscoggin County is 40.5 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.5%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Androscoggin County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±0.4 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±0.1 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 2.2% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2%±0.5 pts | 89.9% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.5%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±0.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 6.2% | −2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±0.9 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4%±1.3 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Androscoggin County earn?
Half of Androscoggin County's 46,953 households earn less than $67,873 a year (±$1,991), against $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $65,853 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Androscoggin County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,873±$1,991 | $74,733 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,271±$2,738 | $100,102 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,085±$1,075 | $43,742 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±1.2 pts | 10.7% | +2.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5%±3.4 pts | 13.1% | +9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8%±1.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±1.2 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Androscoggin County?
Owners occupy 67.9% of Androscoggin County's occupied homes and renters 32.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,800 by its owner (±$7,256). The median renter pays $1,010 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Androscoggin County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,800±$7,256 | $296,600 | +$58,104 |
| Median gross rent | $1,010±$34 | $1,139 | +$61 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4%±3.7 pts | 37.9% | +8.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,615±$42 | $1,729 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.9%±1.5 pts | 74.3% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 50,471±59 | 751,876 | +579 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.7%±1.7 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.0%±1.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.9%±1.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Androscoggin County building?
Builders took permits for 453 new housing units across Androscoggin County in 2025 (269 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Androscoggin County get to work?
72.2% of Androscoggin County's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Androscoggin County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7%±1.1 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2%±1.6 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.8%±1.3 pts | 15.9% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±0.8 | 24.6 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 are Androscoggin County's census tracts?
Androscoggin County is divided into 32 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,919 (Tract 201) to $100,036 (Tract 420).
All 32 census tracts of Androscoggin County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Androscoggin County compare with Maine's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 16 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 2nd of 16 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 16 |
| Median household income | 9th of 16 |
| Median home value | 8th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 16 |
| Median age | 16th of 16 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Androscoggin County 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.