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Highest Chinese population share, Maine cities

Maine cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Chinese (2024 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Chinese residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 24 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPCHINESE SHAREVS 2020

01Orono, MEME11,1511.7%−32%

02North Windham, MEME5,4171.2%–

03Portland, MEME69,9111.0%+64%

04Waterville, MEME17,5790.9%−66%

05Lewiston, MEME38,8660.7%+98%

06South Portland, MEME27,0070.7%+134%

07Bangor, MEME32,5180.7%+208%

08Topsham, MEME7,2710.7%−59%

09Brunswick, MEME17,6520.6%−41%

10Biddeford, MEME22,3990.6%−32%

11Gardiner, MEME6,2060.6%–

12Gorham, MEME7,5930.5%+47%

13Saco, MEME21,1590.5%+12%

14Presque Isle, MEME8,6940.5%+64%

15Hampden, MEME5,1610.4%–

16Auburn, MEME25,4410.3%+87%

17Skowhegan, MEME6,6620.2%−81%

18Old, MEME7,5890.2%+70%

19Kennebunk, MEME6,2210.2%–

20Kittery, MEME5,1100.2%+833%

21Ellsworth, MEME8,8620.2%+1301%

22Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,2440.2%–

23Westbrook, MEME21,5650.1%−85%

24Yarmouth, MEME6,2890.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES