Scarborough, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,603
Unemployment
2.0%
Poverty
5.1%
Median Home
$295,800
Median Income
$78,690
Median Rent
$1,125
Scarborough SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
7
Education
9
Commute
9
Scarborough, ME Crime Report
264
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,285.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-48.11%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scarborough / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 264 | 1,285.2 | 1,360.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 53.5 | 115.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 34.1 | 61.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 253 | 1,231.6 | 1,245.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 15 | 73.0 | 174.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 234 | 1,139.1 | 1,016.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 19.5 | 54.0 | 219.9 |
Scarborough, ME Photos
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Scarborough in Maine
Map Of Scarborough, ME
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Population over time in Scarborough
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,603 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 4,796 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 4,876 | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 5,268 | 14.5% |
| 2015 | 4,601 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 4,931 | 9.4% |
| 2013 | 4,509 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 4,252 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 4,113 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 4,336 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scarborough
| Race | Scarborough | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 93.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Scarborough
| Gender | Scarborough | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scarborough for adults over 25
| Education | Scarborough | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Scarborough, Maine
| Income | Scarborough | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 14.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.7% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
