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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. The median across all 24 is 0.5%. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Bangor, ME, up 8 places to #7.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPCHINESE SHAREVS 2020

01▲1Orono, MEME11,1511.7%−0.8 pts

02North Windham, MEME5,4171.2%–

03▲4Portland, MEME69,9111.0%+0.4 pts

04▼3Waterville, MEME17,5790.9%−1.7 pts

05▲5Lewiston, MEME38,8660.7%+0.4 pts

06▲7South Portland, MEME27,0070.7%+0.4 pts

07▲8Bangor, MEME32,5180.7%+0.5 pts

08▼5Topsham, MEME7,2710.7%−1.0 pts

09▼4Brunswick, MEME17,6520.6%−0.5 pts

10▼4Biddeford, MEME22,3990.6%−0.3 pts

11Gardiner, MEME6,2060.6%–

12Gorham, MEME7,5930.5%+0.2 pts

13▼5Saco, MEME21,1590.5%0.0 pts

14Presque Isle, MEME8,6940.5%+0.2 pts

15Hampden, MEME5,1610.4%–

16Auburn, MEME25,4410.3%+0.1 pts

17▼13Skowhegan, MEME6,6620.2%−1.0 pts

18▼1Old, MEME7,5890.2%+0.1 pts

19Kennebunk, MEME6,2210.2%–

20Kittery, MEME5,1100.2%+0.2 pts

21Ellsworth, MEME8,8620.2%+0.2 pts

22Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,2440.2%–

23▼14Westbrook, MEME21,5650.1%−0.3 pts

24Yarmouth, MEME6,2890.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES