Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME

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2021 Population

154,478

0.408% 1-year decline

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

47.5

0.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

3.64% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,069

5.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$141,700

4.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,849

1.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME had a population of 154k people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of $50,069. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME declined from 155,111 to 154,478, a −0.408% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,609 to $50,069, a 5.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), White (Hispanic) (0.826%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.475%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.376%).

2.83% of the households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are Kennebec Valley Community College (449 degrees awarded in 2021) and University of Maine at Farmington (416 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was $141,700, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME borders Aroostook & Washington Counties PUMA, ME, Penobscot County PUMA, ME, Kennebec County PUMA, ME, Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME, Androscoggin County PUMA, ME, Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME, York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, Grafton & Coos Counties PUMA, NH, and Belknap, Carroll & Merrimack (Northern) Counties PUMA, NH.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME is home to a population of 154k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.71% of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2021, there were 34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.28k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (1,960 households), Spanish (968 households), and Polish (225 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,309

Women

50%

77,221

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 154,530 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
146k ± 307
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.29k ± 296
White (Hispanic)
1.28k ± 193

1.46%

Hispanic Population

2.26k people

1.46% of the people in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
794 ± 690 people
Philippines
257 ± 393 people
United Kingdom, not specified
182 ± 331 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 794 Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME residents, followed by Philippines with 257 and United Kingdom, not specified with 182.

Foreign-Born Population

1.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

1.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.69k people

As of 2021, 1.71% of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME residents (2.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was 1.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
1,960 households (1.33%)
Spanish
968 households (0.656%)
Polish
225 households (0.153%)

2.83% of the households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.33% of the households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,023 ± 401
Gulf War (1990s)
1,998 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,597 ± 249

Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME employs 62.8k people. The largest industries in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are Elementary & secondary schools (5,532 people), Construction (5,146 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,960 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($112,084), Veterinary services ($89,740), and Computer Systems Design ($84,885).

Males in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,201. The income inequality in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,232

Women

50.5%

31,568

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME in 2020 was 63,800 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

62.8k

2021 Value

−1.49%

1 Year decline

± −1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −1.49%, from 63.8k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,397 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,828 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,743 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.8k

2021 Value

−1.49%

1 Year decline

± −1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −1.49%, from 63.8k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,532 people), Construction (5,146 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,960 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,082

Median earning men ± $1,587

$28,349

Median earning women ± $904

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,556), Information ($53,359), and Manufacturing ($51,384).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,341), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,045), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$5.2B
Meat/seafood
$3.92B
Gasoline
$3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Maine

$93.4B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME awarded 865 degrees. The student population of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,247 male students and 2,739 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are White (772 and 89.6%), followed by Unknown (30 and 3.48%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 2.78%), and Two or More Races (17 and 1.97%).

The largest universities in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are Kennebec Valley Community College (449 and 51.9%) and University of Maine at Farmington (416 and 48.1%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME are Early Childhood Education & Teaching (80 and 9.25%), General Health Services (57 and 6.59%), and General Studies (52 and 6.01%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME for a public four year colleges is $8,640 for in-state students and $19,830 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,986 (31.3% men and 68.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,986 students enrolled in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, 31.3% men and 68.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,432 records, of which 69% were women and 31% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
42 degrees awarded
General Psychology
41 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kennebec Valley Community College
449 degrees awarded
University of Maine at Farmington
416 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kennebec Valley Community College with 449 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 264 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, which is 0.439 times less than the 601 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 772 degrees mean that there were 25.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 30 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.431% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.916% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.5k), Some college (25.2k), and Bachelors Degree (17.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was $141,700 in 2021, which is 0.579 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $135,500 to $141,700, a 4.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME is $50,069. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $85,953, followed by Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME and York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, with respective values of $78,146 and $76,961.

Housing

Property

$141,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,747

$49,543

Median Property Taxes

±$1,357

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78% of the housing units in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $85,953, followed by Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME and York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, with respective values of $78,146 and $76,961.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,069

Median Household Income

± $1,277

63.5k

Number of Households

± 1,617

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME grew to $50,069 from the previous year's value of $47,609.

The following chart displays the households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME

0.405

2020 Wage GINI in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME

In 2021, the income inequality in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.63% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (8.26%)

In 2021, 77.4% of workers in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (8.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.79% of the workforce in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME (22.8k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.8% of the population of Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 908 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1476 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 194 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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908 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 908 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (899 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maine in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.2%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME declined by 2.07% from 9.4% to 9.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.