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Veterans in Maine
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 95,013
- 8.4% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 8,802
- 9.3% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 51,113
- 54% of veterans
Veterans by age
ACS 2020-2024
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| Age | Veterans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 5,462 | 5.7% |
| 35 to 54 | 19,426 | 20.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 19,012 | 20.0% |
| 65 to 74 | 23,176 | 24.4% |
| 75 and older | 27,937 | 29.4% |
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 7,472 | 8.3% | 599 |
| Aroostook County | 5,478 | 10.0% | 438 |
| Cumberland County | 15,984 | 6.3% | 1,342 |
| Franklin County | 2,053 | 8.1% | 116 |
| Hancock County | 3,763 | 8.0% | 305 |
| Kennebec County | 9,769 | 9.5% | 1,182 |
| Knox County | 2,953 | 8.7% | 254 |
| Lincoln County | 3,241 | 10.8% | 172 |
| Oxford County | 4,583 | 9.4% | 380 |
| Penobscot County | 9,808 | 7.7% | 1,053 |
| Piscataquis County | 1,321 | 9.1% | 147 |
| Sagadahoc County | 3,287 | 10.7% | 309 |
| Somerset County | 4,429 | 10.7% | 322 |
| Waldo County | 2,507 | 7.6% | 367 |
| Washington County | 2,983 | 11.7% | 302 |
| York County | 15,382 | 8.7% | 1,514 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in Maine?
- The American Community Survey estimates 95,013 civilian veterans in Maine (2020-2024), or 8.4% of residents 18 and older.
- Which Maine counties have the most veterans?
- Cumberland County (15,984), York County (15,382), Penobscot County (9,808) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001