Maine
1.4 million people live in Maine. Its population grew 3.8% since 2020, the 16th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $81,760 a year, 4% below the national median, and the median home is worth $370,300, about the same as the U.S. median.
- Population
- 1.4 million
- 10th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $81,760
- 4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $370,300
- about the same as the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.9%
- 1.9 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$81,760 per year
4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 26th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$47,895 per year
2% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 19th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.9%
1.9 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
24.9 min one way
9% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 22nd lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$370,300
about the same as the U.S. ($371,100). 23rd highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,329 per month
15% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 22nd lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
74.0%
8.7 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 4th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
1,414,874
0.41% of the U.S. total. 10th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+3.8%
0.7 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 16th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
17.3%
3.8 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
24.6%
5.7 points above the U.S. (18.9%). Highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
4.7%
10.0 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 8th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Maine, at 89.3%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 89.3% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 2.7% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.5% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.7% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 2.8% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
1.2 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 19th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
8.9%
1.3 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.