Biddeford city is located in York County Maine. Biddeford city has a 2024 population of 22,271. Biddeford city is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,539 in 2020.
The average household income in Biddeford city is $83,877 with a poverty rate of 12.63%. The median age in Biddeford city is 36.8 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Biddeford city was:
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,575 | 2.2 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 4,699 | 1.38 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Married | 3,421 | 2.84 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 1,063 | 3.59 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 392 | 2.64 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 57.77%.
All
Male
Female
$43,982
Average Earnings
$47,884
Average Male
$39,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.62% of Biddeford city residents speak only English, while 10.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.54% of the population.
rate
12.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.29%
Male Poverty Rate
12.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Biddeford city is Hispanic, with 23.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Biddeford city is Multiple, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.36%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.95%
Born in Biddeford city
97.15%
Native Born
2.85%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
97.15% of Biddeford city residents were born in the United States, with 61.95% having been born in Maine. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,791 | -96 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 21,887 | -96 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 21,983 | -96 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 22,079 | -96 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 22,175 | -96 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 22,271 | -96 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 22,367 | -96 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 22,463 | -67 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 22,530 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 22,539 | 1,004 | 4.66% |
| 2019 | 21,535 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 21,518 | 25 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 21,493 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 21,466 | 40 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 21,426 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 21,423 | 70 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 21,353 | 35 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 21,318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 21,318 | 48 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 21,270 | 0 | 0% |