Census ACS 2023 · 13 cities
Most Educated Cities in Maine
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Maine, Orono Cdp has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 68.0%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 13 major cities in Maine.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westbrook city | 39.8% | $85,868 | 20,484 |
| 2 | Waterville city | 32.2% | $47,489 | 16,704 |
| 3 | South Portland city | 49.3% | $84,563 | 26,780 |
| 4 | Sanford city | 23.6% | $70,570 | 22,095 |
| 5 | Saco city | 40.5% | $84,328 | 20,636 |
| 6 | Portland city | 59.2% | $76,174 | 68,505 |
| 7 | Orono Cdp | 68.0% | $56,890 | 10,699 |
| 8 | Lewiston city | 21.7% | $56,558 | 37,886 |
| 9 | Brunswick Cdp | 49.6% | $68,190 | 16,928 |
| 10 | Biddeford city | 30.4% | $69,794 | 22,463 |
| 11 | Bangor city | 36.3% | $58,096 | 31,663 |
| 12 | Augusta city | 28.0% | $48,756 | 18,999 |
| 13 | Auburn city | 28.9% | $66,552 | 24,294 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orono Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Maine by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 68.0% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Maine has 13 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Maine.