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Portland

Maine · 66,194 residents · 21.54 sq mi
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Portland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,100. 43% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,194
+3%since 2000
from 64,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,073 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K64K66K68K69K1990201020202024Portland
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,422
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,650 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,794
+22%since 2000
from $22,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+59%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(58,201)
Black2.5%(1,611)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(974)
Asian3.1%(1,967)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(11,078)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(55,336)
Black6.9%(4,572)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,998)
Asian3.5%(2,288)
Other2.4%(1,575)
Diversity Score35.6%(23,546)
Diversity Score
36
+106%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland, Maine?

Portland, Maine has about 66,194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portland, Maine?

The typical household in Portland, Maine earns about $44,422 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 $248,100, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Portland, Maine?

About 43.2% 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 17.5% of people in Portland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,836 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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