Demographics & People — Brewer, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,654 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,600 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,440 |
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| Family Households | 2,217 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0643 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,889 |
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| Black or African American | 122 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 179 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,298 |
| English | 2,165 |
| Irish | 1,587 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,141 |
| Other groups | 1,041 |
| American | 779 |
| Italian | 734 |
| German | 679 |
| Scottish | 587 |
| French Canadian | 501 |
Language
| English Only | 8,973 |
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| Spanish | 15 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,138 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 595 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,629 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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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 Brewer, Maine.
