Maine Demographics
Maine is the 43rd most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 1,362,293 residents across 30,845 square miles. That is about 44 people per square mile. 39% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 1,362,293 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30,845 sq mi |
| Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 39% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Maine compares to the US
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Central Location: Maine
Measured from the state's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Counties in Maine
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 303,039 | 836.2 | 362 |
| York County | 211,970 | 991.2 | 214 |
| Penobscot County | 152,199 | 3,397.2 | 45 |
| Kennebec County | 123,642 | 867.5 | 143 |
| Androscoggin County | 111,139 | 468.0 | 237 |
| Aroostook County | 67,105 | 6,671.1 | 10 |
| Oxford County | 57,783 | 2,077.0 | 28 |
| Hancock County | 55,444 | 1,587.1 | 35 |
| Somerset County | 50,477 | 3,924.3 | 13 |
| Knox County | 40,573 | 365.1 | 111 |
| Waldo County | 39,596 | 730.0 | 54 |
| Sagadahoc County | 36,699 | 254.0 | 144 |
| Lincoln County | 35,218 | 455.9 | 77 |
| Washington County | 31,095 | 2,562.7 | 12 |
| Franklin County | 29,456 | 1,697.0 | 17 |
| Piscataquis County | 16,800 | 3,960.8 | 4 |
Largest cities in Maine
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68,404 | 21.5 | 3,176 |
| Lewiston, ME | 37,121 | 34.1 | 1,087 |
| Bangor, ME | 31,753 | 34.3 | 927 |
| South Portland, ME | 26,488 | 12.0 | 2,199 |
| Auburn, ME | 24,061 | 59.3 | 405 |
| Biddeford, ME | 22,552 | 30.1 | 750 |
| Sanford, ME | 21,982 | 47.8 | 460 |
| Westbrook, ME | 20,400 | 17.2 | 1,187 |
| Saco, ME | 20,381 | 38.6 | 528 |
| Augusta, ME | 18,899 | 55.1 | 343 |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,033 | 19.4 | 876 |
| Waterville, ME | 15,828 | 13.5 | 1,170 |
Showing the 12 most populous of 155 — the rest are shown on the map.
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US state from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, and how the state compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
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