Skowhegan, ME Demographics

A map of Skowhegan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,416	5,839	96.3%	91.2%
Hispanic	137	77	2.1%	1.2%
Multiracial	74	322	1.1%	5.0%
Asian	22	85	0.3%	1.3%
Native American/Other	13	37	0.2%	0.6%
Black	0	44	0.0%	0.7%

Skowhegan, Maine has an estimated population of 6,662, an increase from the 6,404 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Skowhegan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 7.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Skowhegan is ranked the 25th 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). Skowhegan was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Skowhegan's White Population

6,416 residents of Skowhegan, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Skowhegan is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Skowhegan ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skowhegan's White population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Skowhegan's population has increased from 91.2% to 96.3%.

Skowhegan is more White than neighboring Madison (89.9% White), and North Anson (91.2% White). Skowhegan is less White than neighboring Norridgewock (99.2% White), Anson (100% White), and Fairfield (96.7% White).

Skowhegan's Black Population

0 residents of Skowhegan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Skowhegan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Skowhegan ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skowhegan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Skowhegan's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Skowhegan's Asian Population

22 residents of Skowhegan, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Skowhegan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Skowhegan ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skowhegan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Asian residents' share of Skowhegan's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Skowhegan is more Asian than neighboring Norridgewock (0% Asian), Madison (0.2% Asian), Anson (0% Asian), North Anson (0% Asian), and Fairfield (0% Asian).

Skowhegan's Hispanic Population

137 residents of Skowhegan, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Skowhegan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Skowhegan ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skowhegan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Skowhegan's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Skowhegan is more Hispanic than neighboring Norridgewock (0% Hispanic), Anson (0% Hispanic), North Anson (0% Hispanic), and Fairfield (1.1% Hispanic). Skowhegan is less Hispanic than neighboring Madison (2.9% Hispanic).

Skowhegan's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Skowhegan ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skowhegan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Skowhegan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Skowhegan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norridgewock (0% Native American/Other), and Anson (0% Native American/Other). Skowhegan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (0.9% Native American/Other), North Anson (2.2% Native American/Other), and Fairfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Skowhegan's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Skowhegan, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Skowhegan is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Skowhegan ranks 27th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skowhegan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Skowhegan's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.1%.

Skowhegan is more Multiracial than neighboring Norridgewock (0.8% Multiracial), and Anson (0% Multiracial). Skowhegan is less Multiracial than neighboring Madison (6.1% Multiracial), North Anson (6.5% Multiracial), and Fairfield (1.8% 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.