Maine
StatePopulation: 1,395,722 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Maine from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Maine
- What is the median household income in Maine?
- The median household income in Maine is $71,773 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Maine?
- The poverty rate in Maine is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Maine?
- $266,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Maine?
- The median gross rent in Maine is $1,084 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Maine residents have a college degree?
- 35.3% of adults in Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,377,400
Median Income
$71,773
Median Home Value
$266,400
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.3%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,855 (+23.9%)
Home Value:
+$76,000 (+39.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-11%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+11%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-4.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,377,400
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.6%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,773
±$660
Per Capita Income
$97,417
Median Family Income
$93,307
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Child Poverty Rate
10.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
7.5%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
11.6%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
746,552
Owner-Occupied
74.0%
Renter-Occupied
26.0%
Vacancy Rate
21.1%
Median Home Value
$266,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,084
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.2%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.5%
5-Year
+69.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
1,031.0
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.6%
$50–100k
7.6%
$100–200k
9.5%
$200–300k
23.7%
$300–500k
26.0%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
$1M+
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.7%
$500–1k
30.7%
$1–1.5k
32.4%
$1.5–2k
15.3%
$2–2.5k
5.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
33.6%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3+
19.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
3.6%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
8.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
23.1%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
13.5%
2000–2009
12.1%
2010+
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
35.3%
Graduate Degree
13.3%
Some College / Associate
18.2%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Work from Home
14.1%
Self-Employed
8.4%
Government Workers
14.0%
Private For-Profit
77.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.4%
Retail
12.7%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Construction
7.7%
Finance
6.3%
Public Admin
4.5%
Transportation
4.2%
Agriculture
2.5%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
Management
41.8%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
16.0%
Production
12.0%
Construction
10.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.4 min
Drove Alone
72.3%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
14.1%
Walked
3.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
589,085
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
8.0%
75–84
13.2%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 18.3%
Working age (18–64): 81.7%
65 and over: 21.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.9%
Naturalized Citizen
54.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
25.5%
Europe
23.0%
Africa
19.5%
Latin America
11.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.7%
With a Disability
15.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.4%
Uninsured
6.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.9%
Has a Computer
94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023