South Eliot, ME Demographics

A map of South Eliot's Population by Race

South Eliot, Maine has an estimated population of 4,203, a large increase from the 3,719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Eliot, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Eliot has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 South Eliot, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Eliot is ranked the 38th 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). South Eliot was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Eliot's White Population

3,670 residents of South Eliot, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Eliot is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Eliot ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Eliot's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of South Eliot's population has decreased from 92.3% to 87.3%.

South Eliot is more White than neighboring Kittery (85.4% White), Portsmouth (86.2% White), and Dover (85.3% White). South Eliot is less White than neighboring South Berwick (90.6% White), and Kittery Point (92.9% White).

South Eliot's Black Population

45 residents of South Eliot, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Eliot is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. South Eliot ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Eliot's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Black residents' share of South Eliot's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

South Eliot is more Black than neighboring Portsmouth (0.2% Black), South Berwick (0% Black), and Kittery Point (0% Black). South Eliot is less Black than neighboring Kittery (1.8% Black), and Dover (1.2% Black).

South Eliot's Asian Population

2 residents of South Eliot, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Eliot is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. South Eliot ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Eliot's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.1%. Asian residents' share of South Eliot's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

South Eliot is less Asian than neighboring Kittery (2.8% Asian), Portsmouth (4.1% Asian), South Berwick (0.6% Asian), and Dover (4.8% Asian).

South Eliot's Hispanic Population

257 residents of South Eliot, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Eliot is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Eliot ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Eliot's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 225.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Eliot's population has increased from 2.1% to 6.1%.

South Eliot is more Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth (3.8% Hispanic), South Berwick (2.7% Hispanic), and Dover (3.5% Hispanic). South Eliot is less Hispanic than neighboring Kittery (6.4% Hispanic), and Kittery Point (6.5% Hispanic).

South Eliot's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of South Eliot, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Eliot is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. South Eliot ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Eliot's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Eliot's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.9%.

South Eliot is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kittery (0% Native American/Other), Portsmouth (1.8% Native American/Other), South Berwick (0% Native American/Other), Kittery Point (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dover (0.7% Native American/Other).

South Eliot's Multiracial Population

108 residents of South Eliot, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Eliot is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. South Eliot ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Eliot's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Eliot's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.6%.

South Eliot is more Multiracial than neighboring Kittery Point (0% Multiracial). South Eliot is less Multiracial than neighboring Kittery (3.6% Multiracial), Portsmouth (3.9% Multiracial), South Berwick (6.1% Multiracial), and Dover (4.5% 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.