With 1,328,361 people, Maine is a state. At a median age of 42.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 71% of the housing stock. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,200. The median household earns $46,933, about 11% below the national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)20.5%(19,452)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.5%(21,338)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era37.5%(35,661)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.8%(4,541)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.8%(782)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 95,013 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Metropolitan areas are built around an urban core of 50,000 or more people; micropolitan areas around a core of 10,000 to 50,000. A statistical area can cross state lines, so each is listed under its primary state.
Frequently asked
How many people live in Maine?
Maine has about 1,328,361 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Maine?
The typical household in Maine earns about $46,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Maine expensive?
In Maine, the median home is worth about $176,200, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.
How educated are people in Maine?
About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Maine?
About 12.6% 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 100,433 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.
