Poverty Rate in Washington County, Maine
In Washington County, Maine, an estimated 5,276 of 30,087 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Maine?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maine is 18.7%.
- How many people in Washington County, Maine live in poverty?
In Washington County, Maine, an estimated 5,276 of 30,087 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Maine compare to the average for Maine?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maine is 60.55% higher than the Maine average. In Washington County, Maine, an estimated 17.5% of 30,087 people live in poverty. In Maine, 10.9% of 1,329,454 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Maine compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maine is 40.0% higher than the US average. In Washington County, Maine, an estimated 17.5% of 30,087 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Calais, Maine 16.3% of 2,963 people.
- Danforth, Maine 31.6% of 474 people.
- Eastport, Maine 12% of 1,175 people.
- Jonesport, Maine 22.3% of 677 people.
- Lubec, Maine 26.3% of 297 people.
Under 18 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
22.6% of 6 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
24.8% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
21.8% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
22.3% of 6 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
17.7% of 17 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
19.7% of 5 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
16.8% of 12 thousand people
60 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Washington County, Maine
2022
14.1% of 10 thousand people
65 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Washington County, Maine
2022
13.5% of 8 thousand people
White
16.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Washington County, Maine
2022
16.8% of 27 thousand people
Black or African American
13.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maine
2022
13.6% of 295 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
30.2% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Washington County, Maine
2022
30.2% of 1 thousand people
Asian
11.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Washington County, Maine
2022
11.3% of 124 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Washington County, Maine
2022
0% of 12 people
Some other race
20.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Washington County, Maine
2022
20.2% of 168 people
Two or more races
20.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Washington County, Maine
2022
20.2% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
18.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Washington County, Maine
2022
18.5% of 825 people
White, not Hispanic
16.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Washington County, Maine
2022
16.6% of 27 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington County, Maine
2022
16% of 23 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington County, Maine
2022
33.7% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington County, Maine
2022
18.6% of 8 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington County, Maine
2022
16.5% of 7 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington County, Maine
2022
5.5% of 6 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
8.8% of 14 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Washington County, Maine
2022
6.7% of 13 thousand people
Male
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Washington County, Maine
2022
6.7% of 6 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Washington County, Maine
2022
6.6% of 6 thousand people
Unemployed
36.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Washington County, Maine
2022
36.8% of 954 people
Male
39.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Washington County, Maine
2022
39.1% of 663 people
Female
31.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Washington County, Maine
2022
31.6% of 291 people
Population 16 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Washington County, Maine
2022
16.4% of 25 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Washington County, Maine
2022
2.7% of 8 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Washington County, Maine
2022
15.4% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
27.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Washington County, Maine
2022
27.5% of 10 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington County, Maine
2022
31.1% of 7 thousand people
Male
31.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Washington County, Maine
2022
31.9% of 4 thousand people
Female
30.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Washington County, Maine
2022
30.4% of 4 thousand people
18 to 24 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
32.8% of 576 people
25 to 34 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
21.9% of 852 people
35 to 44 years
36.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
36.6% of 732 people
45 to 54 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
30.1% of 815 people
55 to 64 years
40% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
40% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Washington County, Maine
2022
27.4% of 1 thousand people
75 years and over
27.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Washington County, Maine
2022
27.1% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Washington County, Maine
2022
4.7% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
25% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Washington County, Maine
2022
25% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
47.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Washington County, Maine
2022
47.7% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington County, Maine
2022
17.4%
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