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South Portland

Maine · 25,002 residents · 12.044 sq mi
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South Portland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,002
+7%since 2000
from 23,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,076 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024South Portland
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,066
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,770 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,597
+26%since 2000
from $22,781 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(22,194)
Black0.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(263)
Asian1.6%(368)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(1,901)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(22,505)
Black2%(497)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(554)
Asian3.7%(929)
Other0.8%(201)
Diversity Score20.8%(5,203)
Diversity Score
21
+155%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Portland, Maine?

South Portland, Maine has about 25,002 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Portland, Maine?

The typical household in South Portland, Maine earns about $51,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Portland, Maine expensive?

In South Portland, Maine, the median home is worth about $226,000, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in South Portland, Maine?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Portland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Portland, Maine?

About 10.4% of people in South Portland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Portland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, South Portland, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,839 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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