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South Portland

Maine · 26,498 residents · 12.044 sq mi
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South Portland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,498
+14%since 2000
from 23,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,200 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024South Portland
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,198
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,770 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,003
+71%since 2000
from $22,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,346
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(21,979)
Black5.8%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(908)
Asian3.4%(903)
Other2.3%(601)
Diversity Score34.3%(9,091)
Diversity Score
34
+321%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Portland, Maine?

South Portland, Maine has about 26,498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Portland, Maine earns about $67,198 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 $276,100, and the typical rent is about $1,346 a month.

How educated are people in South Portland, Maine?

About 45.5% 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 6.9% 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 3,335 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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