Rank #42 by Population · Updated April 2026

Maine Population 2026

Source·US Census ACS 5-Year 2023Updated·Apr 12, 2026Reviewed by·Population Review Data Team

The population of Maine is 1,377,400 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $71,773, the median home value is $266,400, and the median age is 44.8.

Maine's population has grown 89.3% since 1910 (742,371 → 1,405,012).

1,377,400

Population

People / sq mi

$71,773

Median Income

44.8

Median Age

Maine covers 30,845 sq mi of land at a density of 44.7 people per square mile.

About Maine

Maine is a US state with a population of 1,377,400. It ranks #42 among US states by population. The median age is 44.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Maine is $71,773, near the US median of $74,580. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $266,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,084. The homeownership rate of 74.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Maine reflects 35.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.4 minutes each way.

Maine, #42 by population

Maine Population History (1910-2024)

The state of Maine had a population of 742,371 in 1910 and 1,405,012 in 2024, a 89.3% growth over 114 years. The peak was 1,405,012 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.

1,405,012

Population (2024)

742,371

Population (1910)

1,405,012

Peak (2024)

0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1910	742,371	-	-	decennial
1920	768,014	+25,643	+0.34%	decennial
1930	797,423	+29,409	+0.38%	decennial
1940	847,226	+49,803	+0.61%	decennial
1950	913,774	+66,548	+0.76%	decennial
1960	969,265	+55,491	+0.59%	decennial
1970	992,048	+22,783	+0.23%	decennial
1980	1,124,660	+132,612	+1.26%	decennial
1990	1,227,928	+103,268	+0.88%	decennial
2000	1,274,923	+46,995	+0.38%	decennial
2010	1,328,361	+53,438	+0.41%	decennial
2020	1,362,359	+33,998	+0.25%	decennial
2020	1,364,571	+2,212	-	estimate
2021	1,378,931	+14,360	+1.05%	estimate
2022	1,390,922	+11,991	+0.87%	estimate
2023	1,399,646	+8,724	+0.63%	estimate
2024	1,405,012	+5,366	+0.38%	estimate

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5-9

5.1%

10-14

5.3%

15-19

5.8%

20-24

5.5%

25-34

12.1%

35-44

12.0%

45-54

12.5%

55-59

7.4%

60-64

8.0%

65-74

13.2%

75-84

6.3%

85+

2.4%

Male: 49.2% · Female: 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.3%
Black or African American	1.7%
Asian	0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native	0.5%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%

Economy & Income

$71,773

Median Household Income

$42,035

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

$96,507

Mean Household Income

59.5%

Employment Rate

Cost of Living

Maine's overall price level is 97.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.0% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Maine's median household income of $71,773 has the buying power of $73,955 in average-priced areas.

97.0

Price Level (US = 100)

$73,955

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$71,773

Nominal Median Income

Education

94.5%

High School Graduate+

35.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

Births & Fertility

12,093

Live Births (2022)

8.8

Birth Rate (per 1,000)

64.0%

Births to Married Mothers

Births by Mother's Age

Under 20

1,139 (9.4%)

20-24

1,843 (15.2%)

25-29

3,438 (28.4%)

30-34

3,896 (32.2%)

35-39

2,159 (17.9%)

40+

408 (3.4%)

Births by Mother's Race

White	90.4%
Black or African American	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%

Housing

$266,400

Median Home Value

$1,084

Median Rent

746,552

Total Housing Units

74.0%

Owner-Occupied

26.0%

Renter-Occupied

21.1%

Vacant

Languages Spoken at Home

94.0% of Maine residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Maine:

#	Language	Speakers	% of pop. 5+
1	French (incl. Cajun)	5,872	0.45%
2	Spanish	2,899	0.22%
3	Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic	1,223	0.09%
4	Portuguese	1,112	0.08%
5	Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	1,098	0.08%
6	Arabic	1,092	0.08%
7	Vietnamese	847	0.06%
8	Swahili or other Bantu	743	0.06%
9	Khmer (Cambodian)	526	0.04%
10	German	445	0.03%

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

3.5%

Carpool

14.1%

Work From Home

24.4 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in Maine

#	City	Population	Median Income	Median Home
1	Portland	68,505	$76,174	$452,600
2	Lewiston	37,886	$56,558	$214,200
3	Bangor	31,663	$58,096	$206,300
4	South Portland	26,780	$84,563	$405,800
5	Auburn	24,294	$66,552	$254,600
6	Biddeford	22,463	$69,794	$349,300
7	Sanford	22,095	$70,570	$257,200
8	Saco	20,636	$84,328	$370,300
9	Westbrook	20,484	$85,868	$341,800
10	Augusta	18,999	$48,756	$188,900
11	Brunswick	16,928	$68,190	$333,500
12	Waterville	16,704	$47,489	$173,700
13	Orono	10,699	$56,890	$219,200

Counties in Maine

#	County	Population	Median Income
1	Cumberland County	305,940	$92,983
2	York County	214,731	$82,904
3	Penobscot County	153,571	$63,248
4	Kennebec County	125,614	$65,062
5	Androscoggin County	112,323	$67,298
6	Aroostook County	67,227	$54,254
7	Oxford County	58,728	$57,933
8	Hancock County	56,084	$69,630
9	Somerset County	50,852	$56,199
10	Knox County	40,860	$71,903
11	Waldo County	40,006	$68,441
12	Sagadahoc County	37,093	$82,080
13	Lincoln County	35,840	$72,026
14	Washington County	31,261	$52,237
15	Franklin County	30,145	$58,522
16	Piscataquis County	17,125	$55,234

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Metro areas in Maine

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Congressional districts in Maine

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Largest school districts in Maine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maine has a population of 1,377,400 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-most populous state in the United States.

Maine is gaining population, with a +89.3% change over the available historical Census record. Maine's population has grown 89.3% since 1910 (742,371 → 1,405,012).

The median household income in Maine is $71,773, with a per capita income of $42,035. 6.5% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.

91.3% of Maine's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 1.7% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.6% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).

Maine is 91.3% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.

The median age in Maine is 44.8 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

Maine's population has grown 89.3% since 1910 (742,371 → 1,405,012).

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Maine's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, CDC National Vital Statistics System (2022)

Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.