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Highest South American population share, Maine counties · 2020

Maine counties ranked by the share of all residents who are South American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: South American residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 15 counties in Maine that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSOUTH AMERICAN SHAREVS 2000

01Knox County, MEME41,1170.6%–

02Cumberland County, MEME317,2220.3%–

03Washington County, MEME31,3340.3%–

04Piscataquis County, MEME17,4090.3%–

05Penobscot County, MEME157,9670.3%–

06Sagadahoc County, MEME37,9790.2%–

07Androscoggin County, MEME116,4870.2%–

08Waldo County, MEME40,6930.2%–

09Aroostook County, MEME66,6090.1%–

10York County, MEME222,4340.1%–

11Kennebec County, MEME129,0670.1%–

12Franklin County, MEME30,8240.1%–

13Hancock County, MEME57,1710.1%–

14Lincoln County, MEME36,5950.1%–

15Oxford County, MEME60,3460.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES