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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Portland

Maine · 64,249 residents · 21.54 sq mi
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Portland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,650. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $125,200. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

64,249
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64,358 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,983 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,988 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+9%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
63K64K66K68K69K1990201020202024Portland
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,650
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,576 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,698
+52%since 1990
from $14,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$598
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $504 in 1990
US average: $602
42.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 42.1% in 1990
57.5% rent
3.5
−17%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(62,260)
Black1.1%(682)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(595)
Asian1.5%(994)
Diversity Score10.1%(6,495)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(58,201)
Black2.5%(1,611)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(974)
Asian3.1%(1,967)
Diversity Score17.2%(11,078)
17
+71%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Maine?

Portland, Maine has about 64,249 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portland, Maine?

The typical household in Portland, Maine earns about $35,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland, Maine expensive?

In Portland, Maine, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Maine?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Portland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland, Maine?

About 14.1% of people in Portland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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