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Androscoggin County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthAndroscoggin County has the second highest
rate of all parents in the workforce and is
tied for the third lowest unemployment rate.
Androscoggin is also tied for first with the
lowest rates of uninsured children and second
in the rate of children attending preschool. A
flourishing local economy and commitment
to public preschool education help young
children in Androscoggin County thrive.
Opportunities for GrowthThough high school graduation improved
markedly since last year, Androscoggin
County still has the lowest percent of students
graduating high school in the state. At the 4th
grade level, reading proficiency is the second
lowest in the state. To improve these education
indicators, it is important that local schools are
adequately funded, and supportive services are
accessible for all students.
Androscoggin County, with the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, is one of the four counties in Maine with 23,000 or more children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High School graduation 16
4th grade reading 15
INDICATOR STATE RANK
All parents in the workforce 2
Unemployment 3 (tie)
Uninsured children 1 (tie)
Public preschool 2
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 1,096 4.6% 4.2% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 1,235 84.6% 86.3% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 922 65.5% 67.0% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 231 9.9 7.1 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 408 17.5 17.7 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Androscoggin County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Androscoggin Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 6,274 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 17,014 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 23,288 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 3,908 35,961
Births, 2018 1,235 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 13,748 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 7,920 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
9,895 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 3,908 17.3% 15.8% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $49,935 $48,446 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 209 3.9% 4.3% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.7% 3.7% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 5,884 76.6% 74.2% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 875 70.3% 68.8% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 871 80.3% 75.7% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
473 43.2% 38.1% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 20 11.6% 11.8% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Aroostook County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthAroostook County has the highest percent
of preschoolers enrolled in school at 93
percent, compared to the state average of
just 47 percent. Aroostook also has the third
highest immunization rates of children ages
18-35 months. Community norms that promote
the importance of vaccinations and foster
opportunities for early learning help young
children in Aroostook County thrive.
Opportunities for GrowthAroostook County has the lowest median
household income in the state at $39,450 and
the second highest unemployment rate. It is
also among the three counties with the highest
rates of children who are victims of child abuse.
All children need safe, financially stable families
to become healthy, productive adults.
Aroostook County is the most northern and remote county in Maine, with approximately 12,000 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Household income 16
Unemployment 15
Child abuse 14
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Public preschool 1
Young child immunizations 3
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 1,025 8.3% 5.4% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 630 91.1% 92.1% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 625 79.1% 88.1% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 207 17.0 11.8 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 360 29.5 21.6 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
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Aroostook County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Aroostook Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 3,234 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 8,970 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 12,204 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 2,258 35,961
Births, 2018 630 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 7,346 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 3,963 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
5,094 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 2,258 19.1% 17.5% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $39,450 $42,600 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 140 4.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 4.3% 5.4% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 2,211 59.9% 61.5% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 563 92.9% 91.3% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 623 87.1% 90.7% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
348 57.0% 54.3% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 9 11.4% 10.1% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Cumberland County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthCumberland County has the lowest
unemployment rate, the highest household
median income, and the lowest child poverty
rates. Cumberland also has the highest rate
of 4th graders reading proficiently. Notably,
Cumberland ranks first in more than half of the
indicators. A flourishing local economy and a
community commitment to education help
young children in Cumberland County thrive.
Opportunities for GrowthCumberland County has by far the lowest
rate of children attending public preschool.
Additionally, the county’s rate of children in
high quality child care sites has fallen in the
last year. Attention to the educational, social
and emotional needs of children under age five
is important to build a foundation for success
later in life.
Cumberland County, which includes the city of Portland, is the most populous, diverse, and growing county in Maine with 54,800 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Public preschool 16
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Unemployment 1
Household income 1
Child poverty 1
4th grade reading 1
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 2,697 4.7% 4.7% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 2,711 88.4% 90.0% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 2,214 64.5% 74.0% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 246 4.5 4.3 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 370 6.8 6.8 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Cumberland County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Cumberland Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 14,283 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 40,513 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 54,796 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 4,296 35,961
Births, 2018 2,711 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 18,148 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 8,548 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
11,678 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 4,296 8.0% 9.2% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $71,586 $70,661 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 518 3.6% 3.7% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.2% 2.9% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 12,574 76.7% 74.2% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 502 17.2% 15.6% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 3,077 89.0% 89.4% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
1,824 65.3% 59.4% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 52 14.8% 15.8% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Franklin County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthFranklin County has the third lowest rate for
teens not in school and not working, compared
to other counties in Maine. Additionally, while
Franklin’s median household income is below
the state average, the county had substantial
improvement in this area, as well as a marked
drop in unemployment. Young adults thrive
when given opportunities for higher education
and employment that pays a living wage.
Opportunities for GrowthFranklin County has the second lowest high
school graduation rate among all Maine
counties. To improve this, it is important
that local schools are adequately funded,
and supportive services are accessible for all
students. The rate of Franklin County’s children
becoming victims of child abuse increased in
the last year and is above the state average.
Children thrive in safe families, and this helps
them become successful adults.
Franklin County, with Maine’s Western Mountains, is rural, and the second least populous county in Maine with 5,260 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High School graduation 15
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Teens not in school and not working 3
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 321 6.0% 4.9% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 236 89.8% 90.8% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 202 73.7% 83.5% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 42 8.0 5.8 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 132 25.1 14.4 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Franklin County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Franklin Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 1,247 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 4,013 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 5,260 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 1,032 35,961
Births, 2018 236 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 2,703 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 1,426 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
2,115 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 1,032 20.4% 19.5% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $49,561 $45,280 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 33 2.0% 1.2% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 3.5% 4.3% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,036 64.9% 76.4% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 155 61.0% 67.1% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 290 81.2% 87.9% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
173 49.9% 37.8% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 8 18.2% 16.7% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Hancock County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthHancock County has the second highest rate
for prenatal care in the first trimester. Access to
health care for pregnant women helps establish
babies’ healthy development and reduces the
risk for premature births. Additionally, Hancock
saw improvements this year in both the rate
of 4th graders reading proficiently and in high
school graduation. When communities have
quality education programs for all students,
children can achieve their full potential.
Opportunities for GrowthHancock County has the second lowest rate of
children attending public preschool. Attention
to the educational, social and emotional
needs of children under age five is important
to build a foundation for future success. The
rate of children without health insurance also
increased markedly in the last year and is
above the state average. Children with health
insurance are more likely to be healthy and to
get preventative medical care.
Hancock County, home of Acadia National Park, is a Downeast coastal community with approximately 9,280 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Public preschool 15
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Prenatal care 2
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 757 7.9% 6.1% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 422 92.9% 91.2% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 341 69.9% 71.8% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 99 10.7 9.8 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 155 16.7 16.3 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Hancock County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Hancock Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 2,391 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 6,889 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 9,280 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 1,444 35,961
Births, 2018 422 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 4,191 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 1,817 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
2,917 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 1,444 15.9% 15.0% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $52,148 $51,009 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 57 2.8% 2.7% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 4.0% 5.5% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,867 68.4% 68.3% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 199 39.0% 37.8% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 435 89.3% 87.0% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
169 54.5% 51.4% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 8 11.6% 13.3% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Kennebec County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthKennebec County has the highest rate in the
state for immunizing children ages 18-35
months. Community norms that promote the
importance of vaccinations help young children
thrive. Kennebec also made gains this year in
both high school graduation and in 4th graders
reading proficiently. Although Kennebec
is below state averages in these areas, it is
demonstrating improvement in educating all
students.
Opportunities for GrowthKennebec County has no indicators that place
it in the bottom three among all counties.
However, Kennebec is tied for 13th for prenatal
care in the first trimester. Access to health care
for pregnant women helps establish babies’
healthy development. Kennebec is also tied
for 13th in high school graduation. Youth have
greater opportunities when they complete
high school than when they do not.
Kennebec County, home to Maine’s capital city of Augusta, is also one of the four counties in Maine with 23,000 or more children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High school graduation 13 (tie)
Prenatal care 13 (tie)
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Young child immunizations 1
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 1,262 5.2% 4.2% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 1,157 87.4% 89.2% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 1,397 79.7% 83.4% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 268 11.4 10.6 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 524 22.3 22.3 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Kennebec County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Kennebec Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 6,052 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 17,487 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 23,539 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 3,413 35,961
Births, 2018 1,157 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 11,761 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 5,868 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
7,362 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 3,413 15.0% 14.2% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $52,154 $52,265 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 254 4.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.8% 3.7% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 4,901 68.8% 68.7% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 700 54.3% 57.6% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 1,167 85.4% 84.3% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
707 53.7% 50.1% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 26 13.7% 13.5% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Knox County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthKnox County is in the top three counties for
high school graduation rates with 90 percent
graduating in four years. When communities
have quality education programs for all
students, children can become productive
adults. The median household income in Knox
County increased over $5,000 in a year and is
now above the state average. Children are more
able to thrive when their basic needs are met.
Opportunities for GrowthKnox County has the third lowest rate of prenatal
care in the first trimester. Access to health care
for pregnant women helps establish babies’
healthy development. Knox is also among the
three counties with the highest rate of teens
not in school and not working. Young adults
thrive when given opportunities for higher
education and employment that pays a living
wage.
Knox County is a coastal county with approximately 7,000 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Prenatal care 14
Teens not in school and not working 14
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High school graduation 3
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 526 7.3% 6.1% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 313 86.9% 90.1% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 252 73.3% 71.8% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 41 5.8 3.6 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 125 17.8 13.8 18.2
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Knox County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Knox Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 1,768 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 5,272 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 7,040 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 1,109 35,961
Births, 2018 313 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 3,394 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 1,460 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
1,851 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 1,109 16.1% 14.7% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $56,678 $51,723 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 109 7.1% 5.0% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.8% 4.2% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,411 73.8% 69.1% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 158 45.0% 45.9% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 277 90.2% 91.1% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
175 56.8% 50.7% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 7 14.6% 17.8% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Lincoln County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthLincoln County is among the three counties
with the lowest rates of both substantiated
child abuse and children in foster care. Children
thrive in safe, stable families. Lincoln County
also saw improvement and is above the state
average for the percent of child care sites that
are high quality. Child care that is high quality
helps children succeed in school and develop
into healthy adults.
Opportunities for GrowthLincoln County has the lowest rate of 4th
graders reading proficiently. Lincoln also has
the highest rate of teens not in school and
not working. Students of all ages deserve
educational services that meet their needs.
Lincoln County also has the second highest
rate of uninsured children and the second
lowest rate for immunizations. Access to health
insurance helps children receive the care they
need, including important immunizations.
Lincoln County is a coastal county with approximately 7,750 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
4th grade reading 16
Teens not in school and not working 16
Uninsured children 15
Young child immunizations 15
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Child abuse 2
Children in foster care 3
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 498 8.4% 7.7% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 285 87.4% 87.1% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 179 55.9% 67.9% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 28 4.9 5.4 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 58 10.1 12.2 18.2
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Lincoln County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Lincoln Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 1,436 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 4,316 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 5,752 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 935 35,961
Births, 2018 285 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 2,659 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 1,189 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
1,665 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 935 16.8% 15.3% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $56,211 $52,019 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 106 8.0% 6.1% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.8% 4.2% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,047 64.4% 63.0% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 160 53.0% 46.6% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 309 86.8% 84.9% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
85 41.9% 49.8% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 6 16.2% 15.8% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Oxford County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthOxford County has the fifth highest percentage
of child care sites that are high quality. The rate
of children in public preschool is also well above
the state average and is improving. In Oxford,
the rate of 4th graders reading proficiently
increased by ten percentage points. High school
graduation rates also improved. Communities
that have quality education programs for all
ages help children reach their full potential.
Opportunities for GrowthOxford County is one of two counties in Maine
where more than one in four children live in
poverty. All children deserve to live in families
that have resources to meet their basic needs.
Oxford also has the second highest rate of
teens not in school and not working. Young
adults thrive when they have access to higher
education and employment that pays a living
wage.
Oxford County is a rural, inland county with the fifth largest child population in the state at 10,600 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Children in poverty 15
Teens not in school and not working 15
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High quality child care sites 5
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 612 5.7% 5.1% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 473 90.3% 89.0% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 233 72.4% 75.8% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 125 11.8 6.7 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 209 19.7 14.3 18.2
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Oxford County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Oxford Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 2,613 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 8,018 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 10,631 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 2,674 35,961
Births, 2018 473 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 6,327 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 3,396 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
5,099 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 2,674 26.3% 20.2% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $44,243 $50,367 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 200 7.3% 3.6% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 3.4% 4.5% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 2,126 67.7% 66.4% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 325 61.2% 60.1% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 637 85.5% 84.5% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
282 50.7% 40.7% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 11 17.5% 12.3% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Penobscot County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthPenobscot County has the highest rate in the
state of prenatal care in the first trimester.
Access to health care for pregnant women
helps establish babies’ healthy development.
Additionally, Penobscot has the second lowest
rate of teens not in school and not working.
Young adults thrive when they have access to
higher education and employment that pays a
living wage.
Opportunities for GrowthPenobscot County has the lowest percent of
child care sites that are high quality. Attention
to the educational, social and emotional needs
of children under age five builds a foundation
for success. Also, Penobscot’s rates of both
substantiated child abuse and children in foster
care are well above state averages and went
up this year. All children need safe and stable
families to become healthy, productive adults.
Penobscot County, home to the city of Bangor, is in central Maine and is the third most populous county with 27,000 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High quality child care sites 16
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Prenatal care 1
Teens not in school and not working 2
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 1,789 6.4% 4.6% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 1,380 94.0% 92.4% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 1,642 75.5% 80.0% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 319 11.8 9.1 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 665 24.6 21.8 18.2
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Penobscot County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Penobscot Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 7,135 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 19,913 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 27,048 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 4,554 35,961
Births, 2018 1,380 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 14,105 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 6,941 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
13,094 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 4,554 17.1% 16.2% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $47,840 $49,836 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 167 1.9% 1.9% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 3.0% 4.0% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 5,857 70.2% 70.2% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 869 59.6% 63.2% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 1,526 88.4% 86.3% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
635 55.8% 53.8% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 13 8.3% 10.1% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Piscataquis County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthPiscataquis County has an unemployment rate
higher than the state average, yet teens ages
16-19 are more likely to be working or in school
than in most of Maine’s other counties. Pregnant
women in Piscataquis received prenatal care
in the first trimester at a rate higher than
the state average. Communities that support
young adults in higher education, employment,
and in parenting, help build success for two
generations.
Opportunities for GrowthPiscataquis has the third highest child poverty
rate and the third lowest household median
income. Piscataquis also has substantiated
child abuse and foster care rates that put it in
the bottom three of Maine’s counties. In order
to thrive, all children need to live in families
where their basic needs are met and where
families are supported in maintaining safe and
stable homes for their children.
Piscataquis County, home of Baxter State Park, is Maine’s least populated and most rural county with 2,800 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Child poverty 14
Household income 14
Child abuse 14
Children in foster care 14
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Teens not in school and not working 5
Prenatal care 4
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 194 6.9% 6.4% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 139 91.4% 89.3% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 99 59.6% 54.8% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 38 13.4 7.8 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 85 30.0 17.3 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
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Piscataquis County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Piscataquis Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 741 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 2,088 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 2,829 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 640 35,961
Births, 2018 139 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 1,768 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 967 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
1,510 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 640 23.8% 23.4% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $40,066 $40,841 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 18 2.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 3.8% 4.9% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 455 54.6% 61.1% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 83 53.9% 55.5% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 176 87.6% 84.7% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
86 49.1% 44.3% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 3 16.7% 15.8% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Sagadahoc County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthSagadahoc County has the lowest rate of
teens who are not working and not in school.
Furthermore, it has the third lowest child
poverty rate and the third highest household
median income. These are indications of a
flourishing economy. When families can meet
their basic needs, children thrive. Sagadahoc
also has the lowest rate of substantiated child
abuse. Children raised in safe homes are more
likely to reach their full potential.
Opportunities for GrowthPregnant women in Sagadahoc County are
the least likely to receive prenatal care in the
first trimester and the rate is well below the
second lowest county. Sagadahoc was also the
only county with immunization rates below 50
percent for children ages 18–35 months. For
healthy development, young children need
adequate prenatal care and immunizations. The
community benefits when families with young
children access important health care services.
Sagadahoc County is the smallest county geographically, with approximately 6,800 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Prenatal care 16
Young child immunizations 16
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Teens not in school and not working 1
Child poverty 3
Household income 3
Child abuse 1
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 403 5.7% 4.4% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 309 78.3% 85.1% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 13 35.1% 36.2% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 20 2.9 2.5 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 81 11.9 7.8 18.2
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Sagadahoc County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Sagadahoc Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 1,780 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 5,037 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 6,817 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 865 35,961
Births, 2018 309 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 2,452 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 1,044 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
1,686 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 865 13.0% 14.0% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $65,969 $61,047 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 s* 0.8% 1.1% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.2% 3.0% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,555 75.6% 76.2% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 150 40.0% 43.2% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 292 86.6% 89.3% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
191 54.7% 49.1% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 8 14.8% 12.1% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Somerset County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthSomerset County is among the three counties
with the highest rates of high quality child
care sites. Having quality child care sets the
foundation for children to be successful in
school and reach their potential. Additionally,
Somerset saw improvement in lowering the
rate of teens not in school and not working and
is now below the state average. Young adults
thrive when given opportunities for higher
education and employment that pays a living
wage.
Opportunities for GrowthSomerset County has the highest rates in the
state for both substantiated child abuse and for
children in foster care. All children need safe,
stable families to become healthy, productive
adults. In terms of education, 4th grade reading
proficiency and high school graduation rates
are among the lowest three counties in Maine.
To improve this, it is important that local schools
are adequately funded, and supportive services
are accessible for students.
Somerset County is rural and has the eighth highest number of children of all counties at nearly 9,600 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Child abuse 16
Children in foster care 16
4th grade reading 14
High school graduation 14
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High quality child care sites 3
Teens not in school and not working 6
maineKIDSCOUNT
HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 575 6.0% 5.0% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 480 88.1% 84.8% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 191 75.2% 76.9% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 184 19.2 15.6 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 399 41.7 32.8 18.2
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Somerset County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Somerset Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 2,361 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 7,202 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 9,563 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 1,938 35,961
Births, 2018 480 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 5,848 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 3,109 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
4,449 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 1,938 21.1% 22.0% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $43,755 $42,426 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 55 2.5% 4.4% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 4.5% 5.5% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,746 65.3% 65.2% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 313 66.9% 67.7% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 544 83.4% 82.6% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
169 45.7% 45.2% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 12 18.8% 17.7% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Waldo County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthWaldo County has the highest rate of high-
quality child care sites. Quality child care helps
children to be prepared to succeed in school.
The percentage of 4th graders who are reading
proficiently improved six percentage points in
one year and is over 50 percent. Communities
with a commitment to education help children
reach their full potential.
Opportunities for GrowthWaldo County is one of the three counties with
the lowest immunization rates of children ages
18-35 months. The health of the community is
improved when families can access important
health care services, including immunizations.
Notably, the child poverty rate in Waldo has
increased to 20 percent. All children need to
live in families where they have the resources
to meet their basic needs.
Waldo County is a coastal county in central Maine with approximately 7,350 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Young child immunizations 14
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High quality child care sites 1
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 441 6.0% 6.2% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 361 88.1% 90.5% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 141 56.6% 60.0% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 52 7.1 6.2 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 149 20.3 17.0 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Waldo County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Waldo Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 1,767 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 5,590 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 7,357 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 1,421 35,961
Births, 2018 361 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 4,031 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 1,913 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
2,202 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 1,421 20.2% 18.8% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $49,482 $54,547 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 95 5.1% 5.3% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 3.1% 4.2% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,355 66.0% 67.8% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 174 46.4% 52.5% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 222 85.4% 86.5% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
128 51.8% 45.0% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 17 32.7% 37.0% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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Washington County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthWashington County is the best or second best
county for all education measures. Communities
with a commitment to education help children
reach their full potential. Washington is also in
the top three counties for prenatal care in the
first trimester and in immunizations of children
ages 18-35 months. Access to health care
for pregnant women and for young children
encourages healthy development and helps
prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Opportunities for GrowthWashington County has the highest child
poverty rate in the state, with more than one
in four children living in poverty. It also has the
second lowest household median income. All
children need financially secure families who
can meet their basic needs. Washington also
has the highest rate of children who lack health
insurance. Children with health insurance are
more likely to receive consistent primary care.
Washington County is a Downeast, coastal county with approximately 6,000 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Child poverty 16
Household income 15
Uninsured children 16
INDICATOR STATE RANK
High school graduation 1
Public preschool 2
4th grade reading 2
Young child immunizations 2
Prenatal care 3
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 539 9.1% 7.7% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 306 91.8% 91.4% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 229 79.5% 86.1% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 37 6.2 6.8 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 86 14.4 18.4 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
Washington County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS Washington Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 1,499 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 4,487 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 5,986 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 1,534 35,961
Births, 2018 306 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 4,013 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 2,109 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
2,663 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 1,534 26.8% 26.8% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $39,522 $37,943 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 68 4.6% 3.7% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 4.1% 6.3% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 1,029 58.8% 56.9% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 262 84.5% 64.5% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 297 92.2% 87.0% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
58 61.7% 49.0% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 8 30.8% 25.0% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
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York County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Maine KIDS COUNT, a project of the Maine Children’s Alliance, has been part of the national KIDS COUNT network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF), since 1994. KIDS COUNT puts together in a user-friendly internet platform the most recent, reliable data available on the well-being of children in Maine and in the nation.
From the hundreds of available indicators in the areas of health, education, and social and economic status on KIDS COUNT, the selected indicators in this County Profile are among those with county-level information, where it is clear which direction we want the indicator to go. By understanding the data and making informed policy decisions in response, we can help ensure children and families in Maine have the best opportunity to thrive.
Each County Profile includes a summary of the county’s strengths and challenges, some demographics, and then the 14 indicators of child health and well-being for the current year, previous year and in comparison to the state rate. The County Profiles offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Areas of StrengthYork County benefits from a prosperous
southern Maine economy. York has the second
lowest child poverty rate, the third lowest
unemployment rate, and the second highest
household median income. York also has the
state’s second highest graduation rate and
the third highest rate of 4th graders reading
proficiently. A flourishing local economy and
a community commitment to education help
young children in York County thrive.
Opportunities for GrowthYork County is among the lowest performing
counties on two indicators related to young
children. It has the second lowest rate of
high quality child care sites and the second
lowest rate of four-year-olds attending public
preschool. Attention to the educational, social
and emotional needs of children under age five
is important to build a foundation for success
later in life.
York County, with the cities of Biddeford and Sanford, is the southernmost county and is the second most populous, with approximately 39,000 children.
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Public preschool 15
High quality child care sites 15
INDICATOR STATE RANK
Child poverty 2
Unemployment 3
Household income 2
High school graduation 2
4th grade reading 3
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HEALTH Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Children under age 19 without health insurance, 2018 1,847 4.6% 4.7% 5.7%
Prenatal care in first trimester, 2018 1,862 90.9% 90.6% 89.1%
Immunization rate, ages 24-35 months, 2019 1,179 64.8% 78.0% 69.8%
Children in foster care, 12/31/19, (rate per 1,000) 214 5.5 5.5 8.6
Substantiated child abuse victims, CY 2018, (rate per 1,000) 741 19.1 19.4 18.2
Maine Children’s Alliance | 2020 County Data Profiles | mekids.org
To learn more about the measure, click on the link to the KIDS COUNT Data Center or other source.
York County: 2020KEY COUNTY INDICATORS OF CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING
DEMOGRAPHICS York Maine
Children under age 5, 2018 9,701 64,282
Children ages 5 -17, 2018 29,014 185,823
Children ages 0 -17, 2018 38,715 250,105
Children in poverty, 2018 3,940 35,961
Births, 2018 1,862 12,299
Children ages 0 -18 participating in MaineCare, SFY 2019 14,124 118,137
Children receiving SNAP, Dec 2019 6,267 57,955
School children eligible for free and reduced meals, 2019-2020
8,793 82,073
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Child poverty, 2018 3,940 10.5% 9.7% 14.8%
Median household income, 2018 N/A $65,984 $66,025 $55,579
Teens not in school and not working, 2014-2018 207 2.2% 2.2% 3.5%
Unemployment, Dec 2019 (not seasonally adjusted) N/A 2.7% 3.6% 2.9%
All parents in workforce, children under 6, 2018 8,267 72.9% 71.8% 71.1%
EDUCATION Current number
Current rate
Previous rate
Better or Worse?
State rate
Four-year-olds in public preschool, 2019 -2020 699 34.9% 32.6% 47.0%
High school graduation rate, 2019 1,780 91.1% 91.0% 87.4%
4th grade reading meets or exceeds proficiency, MEA, 2018-2019
1,163 59.7% 54.4% 56.2%
High quality child care sites (QRIS 3 or 4), Dec 2019 23 9.8% 8.3% 13.9%
= Better, = Worse, = No change (defined as less than 1% change.)
