Maine Demographics

A map of Maine's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,247,805	1,228,264	89.9%	90.2%
Multiracial	58,891	53,573	4.2%	3.9%
Hispanic	30,266	26,609	2.2%	2.0%
Black	24,846	25,115	1.8%	1.8%
Asian	15,854	16,668	1.1%	1.2%
Native American/Other	10,155	12,130	0.7%	0.9%

Maine has an estimated population of 1,387,817, a slight increase from the 1,362,359 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maine is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Maine, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 18.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maine is ranked the 42nd most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Maine was ranked the 42nd most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Maine's White Population

1,247,805 residents of Maine, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Maine is 1st in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Maine's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Maine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.9%.

Maine is more White than neighboring New Hampshire (86.9% White), Massachusetts (66.6% White), Rhode Island (68% White), and Connecticut (61.9% White).

Maine's Black Population

24,846 residents of Maine, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Maine is 43rd in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Maine's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Maine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Maine is more Black than neighboring New Hampshire (1.3% Black), and Vermont (1.1% Black). Maine is less Black than neighboring Massachusetts (6.4% Black), Rhode Island (4.9% Black). and Connecticut (9.8% Black).

Maine's Asian Population

15,854 residents of Maine, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Maine is 47th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Maine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Asian residents' share of Maine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Maine is less Asian than neighboring New Hampshire (2.6% Asian). Vermont (1.8% Asian). Massachusetts (7.3% Asian). Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). and Connecticut (4.7% Asian).

Maine's Hispanic Population

30,266 residents of Maine, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Maine is 50th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Maine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Maine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Maine is less Hispanic than neighboring New Hampshire (4.7% Hispanic). Vermont (2.6% Hispanic). Massachusetts (13.3% Hispanic). Rhode Island (17.7% Hispanic). and Connecticut (18.3% Hispanic).

Maine's Native American/Other Population

10,155 residents of Maine, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Maine is 30th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Maine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Maine is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hampshire (0.5% Native American/Other), and Vermont (0.5% Native American/Other). Maine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massachusetts (1.3% Native American/Other), Rhode Island (1% Native American/Other). and Connecticut (1% Native American/Other).

Maine's Multiracial Population

58,891 residents of Maine, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Maine is 27th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Maine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Maine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Maine is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hampshire (4% Multiracial), and Vermont (4.1% Multiracial). Maine is less Multiracial than neighboring Massachusetts (5.1% Multiracial), Rhode Island (4.9% Multiracial). and Connecticut (4.3% 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.