State rank#4 of 16
Smallest county126,808 residentsCumberland County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 23011
Kennebec County, Maine
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population126,808
Household income$69,077
Unemployment3%
Life expectancy76.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Kennebec County has 126,808 residents and ranks #4 by population among Maine county equivalents. Median household income is $69,077. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Maine
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Kennebec County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Kennebec County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $238,200 median home value and $992/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,077, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Kennebec County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, primary care access, and uninsured. College attainment is 31.9% and life expectancy is 76.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 3%, rank #4 of 16 available Maine counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 902 residents, rank #4 of 16 available Maine counties.
- Uninsured: 8.1%, rank #5 of 16 available Maine counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Poor or fair health: 16.1%, rank #12 of 16; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.9%, rank #9 of 16; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 76.1 years, rank #9 of 16; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Maine
Rank and range use only counties in Maine with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$69,077
$69,077; above the state county median of $68,475.
State rank #8 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$238,200
$238,200; below the state county median of $245,500.
State rank #8 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$992/mo
$992/mo; below the state county median of $1,016/mo.
State rank #7 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3%
3%; below the state county median of 3.5%.
State rank #4 of 16 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.9%
31.9%; below the state county median of 32%.
State rank #9 of 16 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.1 years
76.1 years; below the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #9 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.1%
16.1%; above the state county median of 14.6%.
State rank #12 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.1%
8.1%; below the state county median of 9.4%.
State rank #5 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 902 residents
1 per 902 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,102 residents.
State rank #4 of 16 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 172 residents
1 per 172 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 214 residents.
State rank #5 of 16 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Kennebec County FAQ
Is Kennebec County a good place to live?
Kennebec County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, primary care access, and uninsured. College attainment is 31.9% and life expectancy is 76.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Kennebec County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $238,200 median home value and $992/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,077, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Kennebec County?
Kennebec County has 126,808 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Kennebec County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 23011; the parent state FIPS is 23.
What is the median household income in Kennebec County?
The ACS median household income is $69,077.
How much does housing cost in Kennebec County?
Housing benchmarks are $238,200 median home value and $992/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,077, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Kennebec County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#2York County216,731
#3Penobscot County154,710
#5Androscoggin County113,423
#6Aroostook County67,058
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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