Demographics & People — Westbrook, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,484 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 8,930 |
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| Family Households | 4,869 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2131 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,027 |
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| Black or African American | 1,085 |
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| Asian | 715 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 430 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,728 |
| Irish | 3,084 |
| English | 2,888 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,453 |
| Other groups | 1,853 |
| French Canadian | 1,508 |
| Italian | 1,363 |
| German | 1,142 |
| American | 871 |
| Scottish | 638 |
Language
| English Only | 17,189 |
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| Spanish | 212 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,306 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,554 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,983 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Westbrook, Maine.
