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Highest Black population share, Maine cities · 2010

Maine cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Black or African American (2010 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Black residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 33 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBLACKVS 2000

01Lewiston, MEME38,8668.6%+7.5 pts

02Portland, MEME69,9116.9%+4.4 pts

03Auburn, MEME25,4412.4%+1.8 pts

04Westbrook, MEME21,5652.3%+1.5 pts

05South Portland, MEME27,0072.0%+1.4 pts

06Bangor, MEME32,5181.6%+0.6 pts

07Brunswick, MEME17,6521.3%+0.4 pts

08Kittery, MEME5,1101.2%−1.4 pts

09Orono, MEME11,1511.2%−0.2 pts

10Bath, MEME8,8351.1%−0.5 pts

11Waterville, MEME17,5791.0%+0.3 pts

12North Windham, MEME5,4171.0%+0.5 pts

13Augusta, MEME19,1551.0%+0.5 pts

14Biddeford, MEME22,3990.9%+0.3 pts

15Old, MEME7,5890.9%+0.2 pts

16Houlton, MEME5,0820.8%+0.5 pts

17Sanford, MEME22,6630.8%+0.3 pts

18Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,2440.8%+0.2 pts

19Gorham, MEME7,5930.7%+0.1 pts

20Yarmouth, MEME6,2890.6%+0.2 pts

21Brewer, MEME9,6360.6%+0.3 pts

22Saco, MEME21,1590.6%+0.3 pts

23Topsham, MEME7,2710.6%−1.1 pts

24Presque Isle, MEME8,6940.6%+0.3 pts

25Rockland, MEME7,1420.6%+0.4 pts

26Ellsworth, MEME8,8620.6%+0.4 pts

27Hampden, MEME5,1610.4%+0.0 pts

28Skowhegan, MEME6,6620.4%+0.2 pts

29Caribou, MEME7,3210.4%+0.1 pts

30Winslow, MEME5,8730.4%+0.3 pts

31Belfast, MEME6,9880.4%+0.1 pts

32Kennebunk, MEME6,2210.3%+0.1 pts

33Gardiner, MEME6,2060.3%−0.1 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS