Kennebec County, Maine
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kennebec County
- State
- Maine
- FIPS Code
- 23011
- State FIPS
- 23
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 867.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 83.70 sq mi
- Total Area
- 951.18 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.417012
- Longitude
- -69.765764
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 125,453
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 101,828
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 122,657 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,791 | 2.2% |
| White | 117,708 | 93.8% |
| Black | 978 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 693 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 196 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 203 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 99,934 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,892 | 1.9% |
| White | 96,574 | 94.8% |
| Black | 1,050 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 896 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,238 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 183 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 126,808
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,500
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,256
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 117,182 | 92.4% |
| Black | 1,083 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 95,024
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 30,891 | 32.5% |
| Republican | 29,465 | 31.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 30,192 | 31.8% |
| Other | 42 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 44,229 | 46.5% |
| Female | 50,026 | 52.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 83,956 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,617 | 1.7% |
| Black | 158 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 827 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 59,660
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 53,649 | 63.9% |
| Hispanic | 871 | 53.9% |
| Black | 58 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 348 | 42.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 28,069 | 63.5% |
| Female | 31,241 | 62.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,648 (27.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 29,219 (31.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 63,521
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $236,812
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,062
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 15.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.