Brunswick, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brunswick, Maine is 16,928 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Maine. The median household income is $68,190, the median home value is $333,500, and the median age is 38.3.
16,928
Population
871
People / sq mi
$68,190
Median Income
$333,500
Median Home Value
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Brunswick covers 19.4 sq mi of land at 871 people per square mile.
About Brunswick, ME
What distinguishes Brunswick is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 871 people per square mile. Brunswick is a city in Maine with a population of 16,928. It ranks #11 among cities in Maine by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $68,190 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.2%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $333,500, with typical rent around $1,300.
College attainment is above the local norm at 49.6%, above the national 35.0%. About 17.1% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,190
Median Household Income
$41,145
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$333,500
Median Home Value
$1,300
Median Rent
68.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
49.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
58.8%
Public Transit
17.1%
Work From Home
22.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.8%
Foreign Born
92.2%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
12.6%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
93.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 34.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.3% |
| Public Administration | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brunswick, Maine has a population of 16,928 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Maine.
The median household income in Brunswick, Maine is $68,190, with 3.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brunswick, Maine is $333,500, with median monthly rent at $1,300 and a homeownership rate of 68.6%.
The median age in Brunswick, Maine is 38.3 years. The population is 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.