SACO, formerly known as Pepperellborough named in In 1805 dropped the old name in favor of the ancient Native American name of SACO. QUICK FACTS: Land Area38.5 Square MilesEncompassing: Beaches, Farm Land, Open Space, Downtown, Route One and River Front Citizens per Square Mile480 Population (2013 Census) 18,877 ( up 10% since 2000) Mean Travel to Work22.4 minState = 23.3 min 11 th Largest City in Maine Growth: In 2003 there were 110 new housing units (Single Family; Duplex; Condos) In 2013 there were 68 new housing units (Single Family; Duplex; Condos) 10 yr average = 100 new housing units per year Home Ownership Rate ( ) – 68.5% Saco (State is 72.1%)
HOW OLD ARE PEOPLE IN SACO? SACOMAINE Age 0-17 = 22%25% Age = 64%57% Age 65+= 14%18% EDUCATION RATES for age 25 and over SacoMaine High School Graduates = 92%High School Graduates = 91% Bachelors Degree or higher = 42%Bachelors Degree or higher = 27% Demographics SENIORS SACOMAINE Residents on Social Security = 26.1%32.1% Senior Citizens who live Alone = 35.5%29.6% Homeowner vs. Renting for 65+ = 72.7%77.3% HOUSING & INCOME SacoMaine Median Household Income = $55,873$48,21 9 Median home price is $256,000$175,6 00
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