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Androscoggin County, ME market data
How Androscoggin County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 116,487
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 46,953
- Median household income
- $67,873
- +26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $252,800
- Jobs located here
- 50,802
- Highest market score
- 87
- Clothing and shoe stores, #53 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
Androscoggin County has an estimated 116,487 people and 46,953 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Androscoggin County grew 4.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Androscoggin County is $67,873, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Androscoggin County runs highest on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (63).
Of the business types scored in Androscoggin County, clothing and shoe stores (87); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (85); and nail salons (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #53 of 2,087 scored counties.
Androscoggin County is part of the Lewiston-Auburn metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet grooming and boarding businesses (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Androscoggin County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Androscoggin County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 87 | #53 of 2,087 | 27 | 5.8 | $3.5M | 279 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 85 | #71 of 2,210 | 46 | 9.8 | $2.1M | 236 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 83 | #26 of 1,328 | 9 | 1.9 | $4.7M | 284 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 73 | #85 of 887 | 13 | 2.8 | Index only | 155 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 70 | #234 of 1,769 | 36 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 135 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 66 | #497 of 2,405 | 203 | 43.2 | $822K | 124 | 66 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #379 of 1,656 | 27 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 106 | 26 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 65 | #415 of 1,886 | 35 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 149 | 24 |
| Gyms | 64 | #404 of 1,792 | 30 | 6.4 | $1.2M | 89 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 63 | #600 of 2,222 | 41 | 8.7 | $4.1M | 133 | 95 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #250 of 785 | 8 | 1.7 | $12M | 96 | 3 |
| Property management | 62 | #255 of 910 | 11 | 2.3 | Index only | 128 | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 61 | #429 of 1,490 | 16 | 3.4 | $3.2M | 134 | 14 |
| Funeral homes | 60 | #475 of 1,472 | 9 | 1.9 | $735K | 108 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 60 | #561 of 2,176 | 89 | 19.0 | Index only | 162 | 49 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #714 of 2,385 | 164 | 34.9 | $260K | 122 | 33 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #721 of 2,070 | 32 | 6.8 | $9.3M | 100 | 27 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #800 of 2,405 | 380 | 80.9 | $439K | 118 | 200 |
| Pizza | 58 | #716 of 2,090 | 31 | 6.6 | $5.4M | 106 | 95 |
| Hair salons | 58 | #781 of 2,339 | 90 | 19.2 | $474K | 110 | 24 |
| Convenience stores | 57 | #885 of 2,261 | 61 | 13.0 | $4.9M | 62 | 15 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 56 | #523 of 1,302 | 16 | 3.4 | $3.2M | 102 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #633 of 1,707 | 26 | 5.5 | $5.2M | 109 | 69 |
| Real estate | 55 | #833 of 2,229 | 122 | 26.0 | Index only | 148 | 92 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #1,089 of 2,402 | 118 | 25.1 | $2.5M | 75 | 42 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #553 of 1,177 | 18 | 3.8 | $7.5M | 88 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #967 of 2,088 | 57 | 12.1 | $611K | 92 | 22 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #966 of 2,063 | 37 | 7.9 | $4.5M | 122 | 39 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,076 of 2,272 | 47 | 10.0 | $1.5M | 122 | 38 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,129 of 2,358 | 49 | 10.4 | $1.9M | 78 | 42 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #701 of 1,356 | 25 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #734 of 1,451 | 21 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 73 | 4 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | #746 of 1,485 | 12 | 2.6 | $2.2M | 82 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,076 of 2,057 | 60 | 12.8 | $2.2M | 92 | 128 |
| Pet stores | 46 | #552 of 974 | 7 | 1.5 | $3.8M | 85 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #827 of 1,493 | 24 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 78 | 47 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,388 of 2,394 | 350 | 74.5 | $146K | 96 | 96 |
| Electricians | 44 | #734 of 1,160 | 16 | 3.4 | $8.4M | 70 | 45 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #914 of 1,334 | 23 | 4.9 | $1.5M | 75 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 40 | #1,020 of 1,530 | 19 | 4.0 | $2M | 81 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,301 of 1,889 | 46 | 9.8 | $3.6M | 88 | 39 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 38 | #1,321 of 1,771 | 40 | 8.5 | $1.4M | 82 | 90 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 35 | #1,091 of 1,461 | 28 | 6.0 | $958K | 38 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,769 of 2,200 | 55 | 11.7 | $488K | 56 | 24 |
| Home inspectors | 33 | #340 of 415 | 9 | 1.9 | Index only | 33 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,281 of 1,611 | 43 | 9.2 | $509K | 51 | 65 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,090 of 1,327 | 21 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 59 | 15 |
| Physical therapy | 31 | #1,190 of 1,422 | 33 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 64 | 24 |
| House cleaning | 29 | #761 of 847 | 12 | 2.6 | $4.6M | 71 | 40 |
| Auto repair shops | 26 | #2,143 of 2,378 | 125 | 26.6 | $308K | 69 | 66 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,154 of 2,401 | 209 | 44.5 | $184K | 69 | 86 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $13.7M | 134 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $8.7M | 215 | 8 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | $12.8M | 93 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $95.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | $51.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Androscoggin County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $38.5M | $820 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $91.3M | $1,945 | 75 |
| Food away from home | $166.8M | $3,552 | 87 |
| Groceries | $298.2M | $6,352 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $42.7M | $909 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $21.9M | $466 | 80 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $34.8M | $742 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $51.1M | $1,089 | 85 |
| Pets | $26.8M | $571 | 63 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $95.7M | $2,039 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $72M | $1,533 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $134.5M | $2,864 | 95 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $54.9M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $784.2M | $16,702 | 100 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Androscoggin County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 116,487+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 46,953
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 468 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 242
- Median household income
- $67,873+26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,271
- Median home value
- $252,800
- Jobs located here
- 50,802
- Daytime population
- 111,740Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Androscoggin County, ME growing?
Population estimates put Androscoggin County at 116,487 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 46,953 households. Median household income rose 26.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Androscoggin County, ME spend?
Households in Androscoggin County spend about $784.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $298.2M on groceries and $166.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Androscoggin County spend the most on groceries (an index of 101, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Androscoggin County, ME?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Androscoggin County are for clothing and shoe stores (87); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (85); and nail salons (83). Androscoggin County ranks #53 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
How does Androscoggin County, ME compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Androscoggin County is $67,873 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $252,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Androscoggin County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet grooming and boarding businesses (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Androscoggin County, each ranked against other counties.
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