Rank #43 by Population · Updated April 2026
Maine Population 2026
The population of Maine is 1,377,400 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-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
45
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
Age is the most distinctive thing about Maine: a median age of 44.8, older than the national median. With 1,377,400 residents, Maine is a US state. It ranks #43 among US states by population.
The typical household here earns about $71,773, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US states at 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $266,400, with typical rent around $1,084.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US states: 35.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Around 14.1% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Maine — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Maine, #43 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 |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 742,371 |
| 1920 | 768,014 |
| 1930 | 797,423 |
| 1940 | 847,226 |
| 1950 | 913,774 |
| 1960 | 969,265 |
| 1970 | 992,048 |
| 1980 | 1,124,660 |
| 1990 | 1,227,928 |
| 2000 | 1,274,923 |
| 2010 | 1,328,361 |
| 2020 | 1,362,359 |
| 2020 | 1,364,571 |
| 2021 | 1,378,931 |
| 2022 | 1,390,922 |
| 2023 | 1,399,646 |
| 2024 | 1,405,012 |
Age Distribution
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
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
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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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 43rd-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.
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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.