Machias, ME Demographics

A map of Machias's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,175	1,292	89.3%	88.7%
Multiracial	97	54	7.4%	3.7%
Hispanic	31	38	2.4%	2.6%
Native American/Other	13	14	1.0%	1.0%
Black	0	44	0.0%	3.0%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	1.0%

Machias, Maine has an estimated population of 1,316, a decrease from the 1,457 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Machias, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Machias has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Machias, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Machias is ranked the 92nd 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). Machias was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Machias's White Population

1,175 residents of Machias, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Machias is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Machias ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Machias's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Machias's population has increased from 88.7% to 89.3%.

Machias is more White than neighboring Milbridge (73.9% White). Machias is less White than neighboring Jonesport (89.5% White), Woodland (90.6% White), Calais (94.1% White), and Lubec (94.9% White).

Machias's Black Population

0 residents of Machias, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Machias is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Machias ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Machias's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Machias's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Machias is less Black than neighboring Jonesport (2.5% Black), and Calais (2.8% Black).

Machias's Asian Population

0 residents of Machias, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Machias is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Machias ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Machias's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Machias's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Machias is less Asian than neighboring Jonesport (0.2% Asian), and Calais (0.5% Asian).

Machias's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Machias, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Machias is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Machias ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Machias's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Machias's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Machias is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (0% Hispanic), and Calais (1.7% Hispanic). Machias is less Hispanic than neighboring Jonesport (3.9% Hispanic), Milbridge (7.4% Hispanic), and Lubec (5.1% Hispanic).

Machias's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Machias, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Machias is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Machias ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Machias's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Machias's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Machias is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesport (0.9% Native American/Other), Milbridge (0% Native American/Other), Calais (0.1% Native American/Other), and Lubec (0% Native American/Other). Machias is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (3.2% Native American/Other).

Machias's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Machias, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Machias is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Machias ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Machias's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Machias's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.4%.

Machias is more Multiracial than neighboring Jonesport (3.2% Multiracial), Woodland (6.2% Multiracial), Calais (0.7% Multiracial), and Lubec (0% Multiracial). Machias is less Multiracial than neighboring Milbridge (18.7% 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.