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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Portland Metro

Portland-South Portland, ME · 3 counties · 487,568 residents · 2,081.368 sq mi
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Portland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,733. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $124,324.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

487,568
+10%since 1990
from 441,257 in 1990
1990 – 2025
234 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 212 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+13%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
429K466K502K539K575K1990201020202024Portland
2024563K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,733
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,648
+51%since 1990
from $15,024 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,324
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,068 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$592
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $511 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
30.6% rent
2.8
−20%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Portland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(433,288)
Black0.6%(2,565)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3,235)
Asian0.8%(3,541)
Diversity Score6.2%(27,363)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(467,963)
Black0.8%(3,749)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4,218)
Asian1.1%(5,250)
Diversity Score6.7%(32,865)
7
+9%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portland-South Portland, ME?

Portland-South Portland, ME has about 487,568 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Portland-South Portland, ME?

The typical household in Portland-South Portland, ME earns about $43,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portland-South Portland, ME expensive?

In Portland-South Portland, ME, the median home is worth about $124,324, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Portland-South Portland, ME?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Portland-South Portland, ME hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portland-South Portland, ME?

About 8.0% of people in Portland-South Portland, ME live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portland-South Portland, ME grown since 1990?

Yes, Portland-South Portland, ME has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46,311 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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