Danforth, ME Demographics

A map of Danforth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	449	303	99.3%	91.5%
Asian	3	3	0.7%	0.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	1.5%
Multiracial	0	19	0.0%	5.7%

Danforth, Maine has an estimated population of 452, a dramatic increase from the 331 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.3% White, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Danforth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Danforth has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Danforth, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 1.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Danforth is ranked the 138th 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). Danforth was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Danforth's White Population

449 residents of Danforth, or 99.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Danforth is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Danforth ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's White population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. White residents' share of Danforth's population has increased from 91.5% to 99.3%.

Danforth is more White than neighboring Vanceboro (90.2% White), Houlton (94.3% White), Mattawamkeag (83.5% White), Oakfield (95.8% White), and Island Falls (98.1% White).

Danforth's Black Population

0 residents of Danforth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Danforth is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Danforth ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Danforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Danforth is less Black than neighboring Houlton (0.6% Black), Mattawamkeag (5% Black), and Island Falls (1.1% Black).

Danforth's Asian Population

3 residents of Danforth, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Danforth is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Danforth ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Danforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Danforth is more Asian than neighboring Houlton (0% Asian), Mattawamkeag (0% Asian), Oakfield (0% Asian), and Island Falls (0.3% Asian). Danforth is less Asian than neighboring Vanceboro (3.3% Asian).

Danforth's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Danforth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Danforth is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Danforth ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Danforth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Danforth is less Hispanic than neighboring Vanceboro (4.1% Hispanic), Houlton (2.6% Hispanic), and Oakfield (2.4% Hispanic).

Danforth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Danforth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Danforth is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Danforth ranks 17th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Danforth's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Danforth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Houlton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mattawamkeag (0.9% Native American/Other).

Danforth's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Danforth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Danforth is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Danforth ranks 9th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Danforth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Danforth's population has decreased from 5.7% to 0.0%.

Danforth is less Multiracial than neighboring Vanceboro (2.5% Multiracial), Houlton (1.7% Multiracial), Mattawamkeag (10.6% Multiracial), Oakfield (1.8% Multiracial), and Island Falls (0.6% 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.