301,161 seniors call Maine home — 21.9% of the population.
Maine has the largest senior population in the nation, with 32,429 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 44.8 years.
Seniors in Maine have a median household income of $72,280. About 8.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 29.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | 60,648 | 19.8% |
| 2 | York County | 46,675 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Penobscot County | 30,343 | 19.8% |
| 4 | Kennebec County | 26,116 | 20.8% |
| 5 | Androscoggin County | 20,770 | 18.5% |
| 6 | Aroostook County | 17,049 | 25.4% |
| 7 | Hancock County | 14,563 | 26.0% |
| 8 | Oxford County | 13,738 | 23.4% |
| 9 | Somerset County | 11,494 | 22.6% |
| 10 | Knox County | 11,072 | 27.1% |