Demographics & People — Bath, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,801 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,290 |
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| Family Households | 2,386 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.02 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0214 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,331 |
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| Black or African American | 42 |
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| Asian | 49 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,709 |
| English | 1,596 |
| Irish | 1,447 |
| Other groups | 1,151 |
| German | 897 |
| American | 731 |
| French (except Basque) | 722 |
| Italian | 455 |
| French Canadian | 445 |
| Scottish | 426 |
Language
| English Only | 8,409 |
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| Spanish | 33 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,629 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 633 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,145 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.3% |
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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 Bath, Maine.
