Poverty Rate in South Portland, Maine
In South Portland, Maine, an estimated 1,355 of 25,909 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in South Portland, Maine?
The poverty rate in South Portland, Maine is 5.2%.
- How many people in South Portland, Maine live in poverty?
In South Portland, Maine, an estimated 1,355 of 25,909 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in South Portland, Maine compare to the average for Maine?
The poverty rate in South Portland, Maine is 54.78% lower than the Maine average. In South Portland, Maine, an estimated 5.2% of 25,909 people live in poverty. In Maine, 11.5% of 1,338,019 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in South Portland, Maine compare to the US?
The poverty rate in South Portland, Maine is 59.38% lower than the US average. In South Portland, Maine, an estimated 5.2% of 25,909 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in South Portland, Maine
2022
5.2% of 26 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
2.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
2.8% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
2.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
2.3% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
3% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
2.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
2.8% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
4.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
4.7% of 17 thousand people
18 to 34 years
3.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
3.2% of 7 thousand people
35 to 64 years
5.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
5.6% of 10 thousand people
60 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in South Portland, Maine
2022
7.8% of 7 thousand people
65 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in South Portland, Maine
2022
9% of 5 thousand people
- Gender
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for men in South Portland, Maine
2022
4.1% of 12 thousand people
Female
6.3% Poverty Rate for women in South Portland, Maine
2022
6.3% of 13 thousand people
- Race
White
5.3% Poverty Rate for White people in South Portland, Maine
2022
5.3% of 22 thousand people
Black or African American
1% Poverty Rate for Black People in South Portland, Maine
2022
1% of 2 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in South Portland, Maine
2022
0% of 102 people
Asian
4.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in South Portland, Maine
2022
4.4% of 620 people
Some other race
22.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in South Portland, Maine
2022
22.3% of 197 people
Two or more races
9.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in South Portland, Maine
2022
9.2% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
9.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in South Portland, Maine
2022
9.3% of 709 people
White, not Hispanic
5.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in South Portland, Maine
2022
5.2% of 22 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in South Portland, Maine
2022
6% of 19 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
10.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in South Portland, Maine
2022
10.6% of 735 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in South Portland, Maine
2022
9.6% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in South Portland, Maine
2022
9.8% of 5 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in South Portland, Maine
2022
2.2% of 10 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
2.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
2.3% of 16 thousand people
Employed
1.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in South Portland, Maine
2022
1.7% of 16 thousand people
Male
1.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in South Portland, Maine
2022
1.3% of 8 thousand people
Female
2.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in South Portland, Maine
2022
2.2% of 8 thousand people
Unemployed
24% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in South Portland, Maine
2022
24% of 462 people
Male
7.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in South Portland, Maine
2022
7.3% of 177 people
Female
34.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in South Portland, Maine
2022
34.4% of 285 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in South Portland, Maine
2022
5.6% of 23 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in South Portland, Maine
2022
0.6% of 12 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
6.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in South Portland, Maine
2022
6.3% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
15.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in South Portland, Maine
2022
15.7% of 5 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people in South Portland, Maine
2022
13.9% of 7 thousand people
Male
9.9% Poverty Rate for single men in South Portland, Maine
2022
9.9% of 4 thousand people
Female
17.5% Poverty Rate for single women in South Portland, Maine
2022
17.5% of 4 thousand people
18 to 24 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
9.5% of 642 people
25 to 34 years
7.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
7.6% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
10.1% of 938 people
45 to 54 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
24.6% of 761 people
55 to 64 years
10.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
10.7% of 1 thousand people
65 to 74 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in South Portland, Maine
2022
13.2% of 1 thousand people
75 years and over
25.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in South Portland, Maine
2022
25.4% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in South Portland, Maine
2022
1.2% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
15.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in South Portland, Maine
2022
15.5% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
33.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in South Portland, Maine
2022
33.9% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in South Portland, Maine
2022
5%