Demographics & People — Saco, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,636 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,300 |
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| Median Age | 44.9 |
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| Total Households | 8,851 |
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| Family Households | 5,354 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1614 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,911 |
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| Black or African American | 599 |
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| Asian | 287 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 795 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 4,212 |
| English | 4,009 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,257 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,663 |
| Other groups | 2,258 |
| French Canadian | 2,233 |
| German | 1,594 |
| Italian | 1,249 |
| American | 574 |
| Scottish | 563 |
Language
| English Only | 17,473 |
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| Spanish | 441 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,727 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,040 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,848 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.0% |
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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 Saco, Maine.
