Maine

State

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2022 Population

1.37M

0.73% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ASusan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AAngus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

44.8

0.224% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.94% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$68,251

8.02% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$244,800

15.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

632,186

0.901% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Maine had a population of 1.37M people with a median age of 44.8 and a median household income of $68,251. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Maine grew from 1.36M to 1.37M, a 0.73% increase and its median household income grew from $63,182 to $68,251, a 8.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Maine are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.29%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), and White (Hispanic) (0.852%).

5.93% of the households in Maine reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Maine are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maine are University of Maine (2,876 degrees awarded in 2022), University of Southern Maine (1,918 degrees), and University of New England (1,557 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Maine was $244,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Maine drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Maine was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Maine is home to a population of 1.37M people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.79% of Maine residents were born outside of the country (51.8k people).

In 2022, there were 27.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.25M people) in Maine than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 21.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Maine are French (Incl. Cajun) (32,665 households), Spanish (11,381 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,348 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

In 2022 there were 1,366,949 residents in Maine.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (180,852 people), Limestone County PUMA, AL (107,704 people), and Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL (156,100 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Maine colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

693,705

Women

50.7%

673,244

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 1,366,949 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.3% of Maine residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Maine was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maine compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maine

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.25M ± 1.81k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
44.9k ± 2.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.1k ± 923

1.89%

Hispanic Population

25.9k people

1.89% of the people in Maine are hispanic (25.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Maine as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,723 ± 2,412 people
China
2,585 ± 1,247 people
Germany
2,409 ± 1,204 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,723 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,585 and Germany with 2,409.

Foreign-Born Population

3.79%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

51.8k people

3.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

49.3k people

As of 2022, 3.79% of Maine residents (51.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maine was 3.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maine compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
32,665 households (2.51%)
Spanish
11,381 households (0.873%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,348 households (0.257%)

5.93% of the households in Maine reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maine was French (Incl. Cajun). 2.51% of the households in Maine reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
36,354 ± 1,350
Gulf War (2001-)
18,425 ± 986
Gulf War (1990s)
13,477 ± 834

Maine has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Maine employs 632k people. The largest industries in Maine are Elementary & secondary schools (46,424 people), Construction (41,720 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,261 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($207,199), Vending machine operators ($166,158), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($137,161).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,509. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

311,725

Women

50.1%

310,113

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Maine in 2020 was 621,838 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Maine.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 632,186 people working in Maine. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (76,240 people), Limestone County PUMA, AL (50,166 people), and Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL (63,996 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Maine colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

632k

2022 Value

0.901%

1 Year growth

± 0.901%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maine grew at a rate of 0.901%, from 627k employees to 632k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maine, are Other managers (16,787 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (16,531 people), and Registered nurses (15,409 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maine.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

632k

2022 Value

0.901%

1 Year growth

± 0.901%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Maine grew at a rate of 0.901%, from 627k employees to 632k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maine, are Elementary & secondary schools (46,424 people), Construction (41,720 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (40,261 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maine, though some of these residents may live in Maine and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,639

Median earning men ± $615

$37,819

Median earning women ± $561

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($71,301), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,005), and Information ($62,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,344), Public Administration ($50,908), and Information ($46,488).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

29,296
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
17,254
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
16,050
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

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Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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In the N/A presidential election, the most partisan county in Maine was N/A with N/A% of the vote going to N/A running for the N/A Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maine colored by their party leaning.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

N/ASusan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

N/AAngus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Maine awarded 15,690 degrees. The student population of Maine in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 28,470 male students and 43,976 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maine are White (12,431 and 81.7%), followed by Unknown (635 and 4.17%), Hispanic or Latino (578 and 3.8%), and Black or African American (559 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Maine by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine (2,876 and 18.3%), University of Southern Maine (1,918 and 12.2%), and University of New England (1,557 and 9.92%).

The most popular majors in Maine are General Business Administration & Management (859 and 5.47%), Registered Nursing (855 and 5.45%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (570 and 3.63%).

The median tuition costs in Maine are $39,510 for private four year colleges, and $8,064 and $20,400 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Maine, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 72,446 (39.3% men and 60.7% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 72,446 students enrolled in Maine, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 55,479 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
510 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
483 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
329 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Maine was Registered Nursing with 510 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Maine according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maine
2,876 degrees awarded
University of Southern Maine
1,918 degrees awarded
University of New England
1,557 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine with 2,876 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,984 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maine, which is 0.617 times less than the 9,706 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12,431 degrees mean that there were 19.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 635 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,512) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Maine in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (355k), Some college (229k), and Bachelors Degree (225k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Maine was $244,800 in 2022, which is 0.868 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $212,100 to $244,800, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Maine is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Maine have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maine is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Maine is $68,251. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Maine was Cumberland County, ME with a value of $87,710, followed by York County, ME and Sagadahoc County, ME, with respective values of $79,743 and $77,591.

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Maine. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.52%.

Housing

Property

$244,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$1,967

$426,239

Median Property Taxes

±$4,566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Maine the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Maine compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2022

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.5% of the housing units in Maine were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Maine compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Maine was Cumberland County, ME with a value of $87,710, followed by York County, ME and Sagadahoc County, ME, with respective values of $79,743 and $77,591.

The following map shows all of the counties in Maine colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,251

Median Household Income

± $611

580k

Number of Households

± 5,747

In 2022, the median household income of the 580k households in Maine grew to $68,251 from the previous year's value of $63,182.

The following chart displays the households in Maine distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Maine

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2022, the income inequality in Maine was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.204% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (8.73%)

In 2022, 73.5% of workers in Maine drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maine have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Maine have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maine compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Maine distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Maine have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Maine. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.52%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maine (145k out of 1.33M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maine is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.8% of the children was living in poverty in Maine. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.9% of the population of Maine has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 900 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.881% decrease from the previous year (908 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 189 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

900 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 900 patients per year. This represents a 0.881% decrease from the previous year (908 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maine in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.13%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

2.31%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maine declined by 3.36% from 7.37% to 7.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maine changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43 in Maine.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Maine and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Maine.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Maine.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Maine and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Maine.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.25% in Maine.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Maine and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Maine.

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