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STATE · ADMITTED 1820 · 2000 CENSUS

Maine

1,274,923 residents · 16 counties · 155 cities · 407 census tracts
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Maine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,240. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $94,300.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,274,923
+4%since 1990
from 1,227,928 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+14%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.2M1.3M1.3M1.4M1.4M1990201020202024Maine
20241.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,240
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,854 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,533
+51%since 1990
from $12,957 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Maine on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,207,686)
Black0.4%(5,351)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7,069)
Asian0.6%(6,859)
Diversity Score5.5%(66,945)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,230,297)
Black0.5%(6,440)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9,360)
Asian0.7%(9,014)
Diversity Score4.9%(62,179)
Diversity Score
5
−11%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Portland69,911
2.Lewiston38,866
3.Bangor32,518
4.South Portland27,007
5.Auburn25,441
6.Sanford22,663
7.Biddeford22,399
8.Westbrook21,565
9.Saco21,159
10.Augusta19,155
11.Brunswick17,652
12.Waterville17,579
Frequently asked

How many people live in Maine?

Maine has about 1,274,923 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Maine?

The typical household in Maine earns about $37,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maine expensive?

In Maine, the median home is worth about $94,300, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Maine?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maine?

About 10.9% of people in Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46,995 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnSanfordBiddefordWestbrook
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Metro areas
PortlandBangorAugustaLewiston
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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