Population
Maine has a population of 1,360,000 as of 2026, making it the #42 most populous state in the United States.
Maine Rankings
Where Maine places in every state-level dataset StatsPanda tracks. Each row opens the full ranking.
Maine Population Clock
These statistics show the estimated changes to Maine's population based on birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns from US Census Bureau data.
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| Maine Population (as of 7/14/2026) | 1,360,000 |
| Births per day | 30 |
| Deaths per day | 40 |
| Net migrations per day | 10 |
| Net population change per day | — |
| Population change since Jan 1st | — |
Demographics
The racial composition of Maine includes 92.27% White, 1.59% Black or African American, 1.10% Asian, 0.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Population by Race
Why is Hispanic separate? Following U.S. Census methodology, Hispanic or Latino origin is an ethnicity, not a race — people of Hispanic origin may be of any race. “All” shows the racial breakdown; the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic views show ethnicity, so the two groupings overlap rather than adding up to 100%.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,254,872 | 92.27% |
| Two or more races | 53,431 | 3.93% |
| Black or African American | 21,664 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 14,994 | 1.10% |
| Other race | 8,087 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 6,688 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 264 | 0.02% |
Maine Marital Status
Population by Age and Gender
Median Age
Geography
Maine's current growth rate stands at 0.15%, which places it 47th among all states. Looking at the last confirmed census data from 2010, Maine had a population of 1,328,361 residents, representing a modest increase of 4.2% over the 2000 census tally. Key demographic details show Maine has the highest median age in the country at 43.5 years and is the most rural state with 61.3% of residents living outside urban areas. The largest city is Portland with 66,194 residents as of the 2010 count. Ethnically, Maine remains one of the whitest states with 94.4% non-Hispanic white residents. With an aging population and slow growth compared to national trends, Maine's demographics pose economic development challenges going forward.
Economics and Income Statistics
Maine's average per capita income is $39,718. Household income levels show a median of $68,251. The poverty rate stands at 10.94%.
Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,012 | $113,935 |
| Families | $89,012 | $117,496 |
| Households | $68,251 | — |
| Non Families | $39,563 | $56,179 |
Income & Poverty
Largest Cities in Maine
The largest city in Maine is Portland with a population of 66,882.
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 66,882 |
| 2 | Lewiston | 36,592 |
| 3 | Bangor | 31,985 |
| 4 | South Portland | 25,385 |
| 5 | Auburn | 23,055 |
| 6 | Biddeford | 21,685 |
| 7 | Sanford | 21,182 |
| 8 | Saco | 20,148 |
| 9 | Westbrook | 19,124 |
| 10 | Augusta | 18,938 |
Population by County
Maine's population shows distinct regional patterns, with the most populous counties concentrated in metropolitan areas. The most dramatic growth is occurring in suburban areas, while rural and some urban areas show more mixed trends.
Counties in Maine →Population by County
Population Growth by County
Population Density by County
Research Papers Related to Maine
Sources
Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program.
Detailed demographic and economic data for Maine.
Quick access to state-level statistics and comparisons.
Data Methodology
Population totals are sourced from the latest available US Census Bureau data. Totals for the current year are projected using each state's USCB data and previous year population growth rate. Growth rates are calculated based on births, deaths, and net migration estimates.