Maine

#42 in USNortheast

The Pine Tree State Ā· Maine (ME) has a population of 1,395,722 people, making it the #42 most populous state in the United States. The capital is Augusta and the largest city is Portland.

Population

1.4M

#42 of 51

Area

35,380 mi²

91,634 km²

Density

15/km²

39/mi²

Capital

Augusta

Median Income

$74K

Below national avg

Unemployment

3.2%

National avg: 3.9%

Median Age

44.9

US Share

0.42%

of 335M total

Population Growth

2020 Census

1,362,359

2023 Estimate

1,395,722

Change

+33,363 (+2.4%)

Race & Ethnicity

White90.1%
Hispanic/Latino2.2%
Black1.8%
Asian1.1%
Two or More Races5.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Other0.6%

Age Distribution

Under 1817.6%
18 to 6459.5%
65 and over22.9%

Economy & Education

Median Household Income
$73,733
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
37%

Largest Cities in Maine

PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Maine?

Maine has a population of 1,395,722 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. It ranks #42 among all US states by population, representing 0.42% of the total US population.

What is the capital of Maine?

The capital of Maine is Augusta. The largest cities include Portland, Lewiston, Bangor.

What is the median household income in Maine?

The median household income in Maine is $73,733, below the national average of $77,589.

How fast is Maine growing?

Maine has grown 2.4% since the 2020 Census, from 1,362,359 to 1,395,722.

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