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Highest South American population share, Maine cities · 2020

Maine cities ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 22 cities in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 22 is 0.3%.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOUTH AMERICAN SHAREVS 2010

01Westbrook, MEME21,5651.0%–

02Orono, MEME11,1511.0%+0.8 pts

03Auburn, MEME25,4410.9%+0.7 pts

04Bath, MEME8,8350.8%–

05Bangor, MEME32,5180.8%+0.7 pts

06Presque Isle, MEME8,6940.8%+0.3 pts

07Portland, MEME69,9110.6%+0.2 pts

08Brewer, MEME9,6360.3%–

09Waterville, MEME17,5790.3%+0.2 pts

10Gardiner, MEME6,2060.3%–

11Oak Hill, MEME5,6310.3%–

12Kittery, MEME5,1100.3%–

13Topsham, MEME7,2710.2%–

14South Portland, MEME27,0070.2%0.0 pts

15North Windham, MEME5,4170.2%–

16Brunswick, MEME17,6520.2%−0.1 pts

17Old Orchard Beach, MEME9,2440.1%−0.1 pts

18Saco, MEME21,1590.1%–

19Sanford, MEME22,6630.1%−0.1 pts

20Gorham, MEME7,5930.1%–

21Biddeford, MEME22,3990.0%–

22Lewiston, MEME38,8660.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS