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Statistics on children, youth and families in Maine from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Maine Children's Alliance
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Why This Indicator Matters
Median household income is frequently used to compare economic status and living standards between different cities, states, or countries. On an individual household level, household income is used to determine if a household can afford to make payments on a mortgage on a home.
What the data shows
Between 2019-2024, the state's median household income increased $17,548 to $76,372 or a 29% increase in 5 years.
In 2024, the rural counties of Aroostook and Washington had median household incomes less than $60,000. The two counties with the highest median household incomes in 2024 were Cumberland ($93,949) and York ($92,098).
Between 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2024, every county except Androscoggin and Franklin saw gains of at least $10,000 in median household income. Five counties had gains of over $18,000. The counties with the largest increases in median household income between 2019 and 2024 were: Lincoln (+$20,693) and York (+$25,295). By contrast, in Franklin County median household income only went us $9,145.
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What the data shows
Between 2019-2024, the state's median household income increased $17,548 to $76,372 or a 29% increase in 5 years.
In 2024, the rural counties of Aroostook and Washington had median household incomes less than $60,000. The two counties with the highest median household incomes in 2024 were Cumberland ($93,949) and York ($92,098).
Between 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 2024, every county except Androscoggin and Franklin saw gains of at least $10,000 in median household income. Five counties had gains of over $18,000. The counties with the largest increases in median household income between 2019 and 2024 were: Lincoln (+$20,693) and York (+$25,295). By contrast, in Franklin County median household income only went us $9,145.
Definition and Source
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Definition
The estimated median household income is the dollar amount that divides the income distribution into two equal groups - half with income above the median and half with income below the median.
Data Source
All estimates are from the Census SAIPE (Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates)
SAIPE Data This is one-year data, with the most recent year being 2024, not 5-year American Community Survey that is often used for county data.
SAIPE Data This is one-year data, with the most recent year being 2024, not 5-year American Community Survey that is often used for county data.
Notes
Household income considers the incomes of all persons 15 years or older occupying the same housing unit, regardless of if they are related. A single person occupying a dwelling by himself is also considered a household. Non-cash benefits such as SNAP are not included as income.
Last Updated
February 2026