Biddeford, ME Demographics

A map of Biddeford's Population by Race

Biddeford, Maine has an estimated population of 22,498, a less than 1% change from the 22,552 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Biddeford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Biddeford has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Biddeford, that probability was 21.9% in 2020 and 16.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Biddeford is ranked the 6th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Biddeford was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Biddeford's White Population

20,580 residents of Biddeford, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Biddeford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Biddeford ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biddeford's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Biddeford's population has increased from 88.2% to 91.5%.

Biddeford is more White than neighboring Saco (83.5% White), Old Orchard Beach (88% White), Dunstan (90.4% White), and Kennebunk (90.9% White). Biddeford is less White than neighboring Kennebunkport (95.8% White).

Biddeford's Black Population

203 residents of Biddeford, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Biddeford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Biddeford ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biddeford's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Black residents' share of Biddeford's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.9%.

Biddeford is more Black than neighboring Kennebunkport (0% Black), and Kennebunk (0.1% Black). Biddeford is less Black than neighboring Saco (1.9% Black), Old Orchard Beach (1.9% Black), and Dunstan (1.9% Black).

Biddeford's Asian Population

284 residents of Biddeford, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Biddeford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Biddeford ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biddeford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Asian residents' share of Biddeford's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

Biddeford is more Asian than neighboring Saco (1.2% Asian), Old Orchard Beach (1.2% Asian), and Kennebunkport (0.9% Asian). Biddeford is less Asian than neighboring Dunstan (4.5% Asian), and Kennebunk (1.9% Asian).

Biddeford's Hispanic Population

689 residents of Biddeford, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Biddeford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Biddeford ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biddeford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Biddeford's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Biddeford is more Hispanic than neighboring Kennebunkport (0.1% Hispanic), and Dunstan (0.5% Hispanic). Biddeford is less Hispanic than neighboring Saco (3.5% Hispanic), Old Orchard Beach (4.1% Hispanic), and Kennebunk (5% Hispanic).

Biddeford's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Biddeford, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Biddeford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Biddeford ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biddeford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Biddeford's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Biddeford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dunstan (0% Native American/Other). Biddeford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saco (1.8% Native American/Other), Old Orchard Beach (1% Native American/Other), and Kennebunkport (1.4% Native American/Other).

Biddeford's Multiracial Population

689 residents of Biddeford, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Biddeford is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Biddeford ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biddeford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Biddeford's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Biddeford is more Multiracial than neighboring Kennebunkport (1.7% Multiracial), Dunstan (2.7% Multiracial), and Kennebunk (1.9% Multiracial). Biddeford is less Multiracial than neighboring Saco (8.1% Multiracial), and Old Orchard Beach (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.