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Biddeford, ME is a city located in York County. It has a population of 22,331 people and a population density of 715 people per square mile. Biddeford is home to many local businesses, such as the historic Pepperell Mills, which provides jobs and shopping opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at Saco Heath Preserve and bird watching at Crane Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. Other organizations such as the Rotary Club of Biddeford/Saco and the Biddeford Community Garden provide volunteer opportunities for members of the community. Local sporting events are hosted by schools located in Biddeford such as St Dom's High School or University of New England who compete in several sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse and more.

The population in Biddeford is 22,331. There are 742 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Biddeford is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Biddeford is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Biddeford
- 40.2% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Biddeford

- 89.1% are White
- 2.6% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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The cost of living in Maine is very high. I moved to Biddeford from Boston so we could afford to buy our first home. We had just had a baby and felt it was important to  More

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Over 17 years ago

I don't live in Biddeford, but I visit frequently and it is a nice little Maine town. It has a little of the strip growth and still maintains the older part of town.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Was big in sheeting and blankets. Very large portionof the people are  More

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