Bangor, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bangor, Maine is 31,663 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Maine. The median household income is $58,096, the median home value is $206,300, and the median age is 40.7.
The population has declined 1.8% since 2010 (33,024 → 32,446).
31,663
Population
924
People / sq mi
$58,096
Median Income
$206,300
Median Home Value
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Bangor covers 34.3 sq mi of land at 924 people per square mile.
About Bangor, ME
What distinguishes Bangor is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 924 people per square mile. With 31,663 residents, Bangor is a city in Maine. It is the #3-largest of all cities in Maine nationally.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,096, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $206,300, with typical rent around $1,019.
Roughly 36.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Around 10.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Bangor city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bangor city had a population of 33,024 in 2010 and 32,446 in 2024, a -1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,024 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.12%.
32,446
Population (2024)
33,024
Population (2010)
33,024
Peak (2010)
-0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,024 |
| 2011 | 32,950 |
| 2012 | 32,754 |
| 2013 | 32,636 |
| 2014 | 32,549 |
| 2015 | 32,127 |
| 2016 | 31,898 |
| 2017 | 32,058 |
| 2018 | 32,215 |
| 2019 | 32,262 |
| 2020 | 31,720 |
| 2021 | 31,505 |
| 2022 | 31,607 |
| 2023 | 32,400 |
| 2024 | 32,446 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,096
Median Household Income
$38,245
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$206,300
Median Home Value
$1,019
Median Rent
46.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
36.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
10.3%
Work From Home
17.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.5%
Foreign Born
92.6%
Non-English at Home
8.4%
Veterans
21.4%
With Disability
94.2%
Health Insurance
95.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 37.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.8% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bangor, Maine has a population of 31,663 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Maine.
The median household income in Bangor, Maine is $58,096, with 9.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bangor, Maine is $206,300, with median monthly rent at $1,019 and a homeownership rate of 46.9%.
The median age in Bangor, Maine is 40.7 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The population has declined 1.8% since 2010 (33,024 → 32,446).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.