Dunstan, ME Demographics

A map of Dunstan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,137	1,794	90.4%	86.1%
Asian	107	51	4.5%	2.4%
Multiracial	63	47	2.7%	2.3%
Black	45	140	1.9%	6.7%
Hispanic	11	43	0.5%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Dunstan, Maine has an estimated population of 2,363, a large increase from the 2,083 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.5% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dunstan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dunstan has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Dunstan, that probability was 25.2% in 2020 and 17.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dunstan is ranked the 59th 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). Dunstan was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dunstan's White Population

2,137 residents of Dunstan, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dunstan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Dunstan ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunstan's White population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Dunstan's population has increased from 86.1% to 90.4%.

Dunstan is more White than neighboring Saco (83.5% White), Old Orchard Beach (88% White), South Portland (78.9% White), and Gorham (86.2% White). Dunstan is less White than neighboring Oak Hill (94.5% White).

Dunstan's Black Population

45 residents of Dunstan, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dunstan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Dunstan ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunstan's Black population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Black residents' share of Dunstan's population has decreased from 6.7% to 1.9%.

Dunstan is more Black than neighboring Oak Hill (0% Black), and Gorham (1.4% Black). Dunstan is less Black than neighboring South Portland (7.1% Black).

Dunstan's Asian Population

107 residents of Dunstan, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dunstan is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Dunstan ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunstan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 109.8%. Asian residents' share of Dunstan's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.5%.

Dunstan is more Asian than neighboring Oak Hill (0.3% Asian), Saco (1.2% Asian), Old Orchard Beach (1.2% Asian), South Portland (3.4% Asian), and Gorham (4% Asian).

Dunstan's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Dunstan, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dunstan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Dunstan ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunstan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dunstan's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.5%.

Dunstan is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hill (3.7% Hispanic), Saco (3.5% Hispanic), Old Orchard Beach (4.1% Hispanic), South Portland (4% Hispanic), and Gorham (1.8% Hispanic).

Dunstan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dunstan, 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 Dunstan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Dunstan ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunstan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dunstan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dunstan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Saco (1.8% Native American/Other), Old Orchard Beach (1% Native American/Other), South Portland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Gorham (0.4% Native American/Other).

Dunstan's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Dunstan, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dunstan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Dunstan ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dunstan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dunstan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Dunstan is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hill (1.3% Multiracial). Dunstan is less Multiracial than neighboring Saco (8.1% Multiracial), Old Orchard Beach (3.9% Multiracial), South Portland (6.3% Multiracial), and Gorham (6.2% 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.