Population by Race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Maine Population by Race
Maine Population Pyramid 2024
Maine Median Age
44.7
Total
43.5
Male
46
Female
Maine Adults
There are 1,102,461 adults, (280,821 of whom are seniors) in Maine.
Maine Sex Ratio
| Female | 688,738 | 50.75% |
| Male | 668,308 | 49.25% |
Maine Population by Age
Maine Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 571,064 | 2.31 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 275,284 | 2.92 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 222,458 | 1.28 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 50,326 | 3.14 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 22,996 | 3.22 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
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2.87
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Maine Households and Families
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Maine Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Maine Educational Attainment by Race
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.13%.
Maine Educational Attainment by Race
All
Male
Female
$41,635
Average Earnings
$47,437
Average Male
$36,039
Average Female
Maine Earnings by Educational Attainment
Maine Language by Age
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
Maine Language
94.1% of Maine residents speak only English, while 5.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.63% of the population.
Maine Language
Maine Poverty by Race
rate
11.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.1%
Male Poverty Rate
11.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Maine
The race most likely to be in poverty in Maine is Black, with 26.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Maine is White, with 10.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.15%.
Maine Poverty
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Maine Poverty Rate by Education
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Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.8% |
| Female Employed | 5.46% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
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Maine Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex
Maine Income by Household Type
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
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Income by Household Type
Maine Marital Status
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Maine Married by Age and Sex
male
female
Maine Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Maine Marital Status by Race
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Maine Marital Status
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
Maine Veterans by War
Maine Veterans by Age
Maine Veterans by Race
Maine Veterans by Education
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
Maine Veterans by Education
LaborForceParticipation
Maine Employment by Age
LaborForceParticipation
Maine Employment by Race
LaborForceParticipation
Maine Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.44%
Born in Maine
98.96%
Native Born
3.73%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.96% of Maine residents were born in the United States, with 63.44% having been born in Maine. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Maine Place of Birth
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Population by Race:
The data provides insights into the racial composition of Maine's population:
- White: 1,261,097 (92.93%)
- Two or more races: 46,901 (3.46%)
- Black or African American: 19,525 (1.44%)
- Asian: 14,917 (1.1%)
- Native American: 7,578 (0.56%)
- Other race: 6,800 (0.5%)
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 228 (0.02%)
Maine Population by Age:
- Total population: 1,102,461 adults, with 280,821 seniors.
- Median Age: 44.7
- Sex Ratio: Female - 50.75%, Male - 49.25%
Maine Educational Attainment:
- High School Graduation Rate: Highest among white people at 83.08%.
- Bachelors Rate: Highest among Asian people at 37.13%.
- Average Earnings: $41,635 (overall), $47,437 (male), $36,039 (female).
Maine Language:
- 94.1% of Maine residents speak only English.
- 5.9% speak other languages, with the largest group speaking Other Indo-European (3.63% of the population).
Maine Poverty:
- Overall Poverty Rate: 11.05%
- Male Poverty Rate: 11.96%
- Female Poverty Rate: 10.1%
- Black population has the highest poverty rate (26.37%), while the White population has the lowest (10.49%).
Maine Poverty Rate by Education:
- Less Than 9th Grade: 25.5%
- High School: 13.27%
- Some College: 8.9%
- Bachelors or Greater: 4.31%
Maine Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex:
- Female Unemployed: 29.29%
- Male Unemployed: 24.8%
- Female Employed: 5.46%
- Male Employed: 3.96%
Maine Marital Status:
- Overall Marriage Rate: 50.3%
- Male Marriage Rate: 48.9%
- Female Marriage Rate: 51.8%
Maine Veterans:
- Number of Veterans: 101,024
- Veteran Poverty Rate: 30.99%
- Veteran Disability Rate: 6.13%
Maine Employment:
- Labor Force Participation: Varies by age, race, and education.
Maine Origin of Non-Citizens:
- Majority from Latin America and Asia.
Maine Place of Birth:
- 98.96% born in the United States, with 63.44% born in Maine.
- 1.69% are non-US citizens, with the majority from Asia.
This comprehensive overview provides a detailed understanding of the demographic landscape of Maine, covering various aspects of population composition, education, income, poverty, employment, and more. If you have specific questions or need further insights into any particular aspect, feel free to ask.
