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Maine Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Maine had a total population of 1,387,817, with a median household income of $74,733, which is 7% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Maine Quick Facts

Population 1,387,817
Median Household Income $74,733
Median Home Value $296,600
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Median Age 44.8 years
Homeownership Rate 74.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%
High School Graduation 94.8%
Counties 16
Cities/Places 155
Population 1,387,817
Median Income $74,733 7% lower than national
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 3.8%

How Maine Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,377,4001,387,817+0.8%
Median household income$71,773$74,733+4.1%
Median home value$266,400$296,600+11.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%
$25K-$50K 18.4%
$50K-$100K 29.8%
$100K+ 36.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
3.8%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
3.8%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
3.6%
$35K-$40K
3.6%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
10.8%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
9.1%
$200K+
9.4%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,139/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Maine

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Portland68,854$79,54011.2%
2Lewiston38,324$55,39320.0%
3Bangor31,938$59,94217.9%
4South Portland26,930$86,8386.9%
5Auburn24,602$66,64713.8%
6Biddeford22,498$72,33315.5%
7Sanford22,247$72,52410.3%
8Saco20,819$92,2416.4%
9Westbrook20,775$85,0388.0%
10Augusta19,077$47,97918.2%

Richest Cities in Maine

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Falmouth Foreside$177,411$855,00079.8%
2Cumberland Center$170,125$539,50075.3%
3South Windham$133,223$314,30035.6%
4Gorham$128,190$506,00051.5%
5West Kennebunk$124,167$554,10051.2%
6Kennebunkport$121,189$814,40054.6%
7Greene$112,580$261,8004.5%
8Hampden$112,228$285,90047.9%
9Cape Neddick$108,412$684,40053.2%
10Falmouth$101,484$833,30069.3%

Most Affordable Cities in Maine

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Calais1.7x$111,100$64,096
2Milford1.8x$154,900$85,052
3Limestone1.8x$97,100$52,607
4Millinocket2.0x$99,800$50,445
5East Millinocket2.1x$86,200$42,011
6Mexico2.1x$108,700$50,972
7Livermore Falls2.2x$98,100$45,326
8Milo2.2x$86,500$39,904
9Houlton2.2x$129,600$59,236
10Norridgewock2.2x$147,600$66,761

Explore Maine Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Maine (16)

16 results
Cumberland County308,827$95,6777.3%$451,200
York County216,731$88,3337.6%$395,700
Penobscot County154,710$66,35614.1%$214,100
Kennebec County126,808$69,07711.6%$238,200
Androscoggin County113,423$67,87314.4%$252,800
Aroostook County67,058$56,70014.4%$149,700
Oxford County59,255$60,17313.8%$217,300
Hancock County56,460$72,7449.9%$310,400
Somerset County50,959$58,17914.2%$166,900
Knox County41,003$74,0968.2%$324,900
Waldo County40,192$72,78212.0%$257,700
Sagadahoc County37,285$87,80610.0%$333,300
Lincoln County36,099$76,8757.9%$332,700
Washington County31,331$56,02417.1%$161,800
Franklin County30,413$58,67512.2%$194,700
Piscataquis County17,263$61,34515.5%$170,200

All Cities & Places in Maine (155)

155 results
Portland68,854$79,54011.2%$489,600
Lewiston38,324$55,39320.0%$235,100
Bangor31,938$59,94217.9%$219,600
South Portland26,930$86,8386.9%$441,200
Auburn24,602$66,64713.8%$282,000
Biddeford22,498$72,33315.5%$396,600
Sanford22,247$72,52410.3%$280,200
Saco20,819$92,2416.4%$413,100
Westbrook20,775$85,0388.0%$383,300
Augusta19,077$47,97918.2%$201,000
Brunswick17,652$70,7228.6%$363,200
Waterville17,077$53,58020.6%$184,600
Orono11,151$59,78427.0%$262,900
Brewer9,652$66,61312.5%$245,300
Old Orchard Beach9,244$60,05014.9%$366,600
Bath8,815$69,39012.4%$310,900
Presque Isle8,736$55,76815.5%$147,200
Ellsworth8,657$77,3759.3%$242,300
Gorham7,593$128,1904.7%$506,000
Old Town7,470$51,58521.3%$208,100
Caribou7,382$53,70915.5%$134,100
Topsham7,271$100,0245.7%$388,500
Rockland7,035$56,53310.4%$245,800
Belfast6,986$67,67916.1%$340,900
Skowhegan6,662$45,38814.8%$156,400
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Population Overview

Maine has a total population of 1,387,817, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maine is 44.8 years. This is 15% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maine is $74,733. This is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 14% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 28% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $296,600. Housing costs are 11% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Maine has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the national average (89.9% vs 57.4%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Maine come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Maine?

Maine has a total population of 1,387,817 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Maine?

The median household income in Maine is $74,733, which is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Maine?

Maine has 155 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 16 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Maine?

The poverty rate in Maine is 10.8%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Maine?

The largest city in Maine is Portland with a population of 68,854.