South Windham, ME Demographics

A map of South Windham's Population by Race

South Windham, Maine has an estimated population of 1,212, a less than 1% change from the 1,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 8.6% Multiracial, 6.7% Black, 3.1% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Windham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Windham has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Windham, that probability was 40.6% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Windham is ranked the 97th 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 Windham was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Windham's White Population

989 residents of South Windham, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Windham is lower than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Windham ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of South Windham's population has increased from 75.9% to 81.6%.

South Windham is more White than neighboring Westbrook (80.5% White). South Windham is less White than neighboring Little Falls (94.7% White), Gorham (86.2% White), North Windham (86.8% White), and Standish (94.4% White).

South Windham's Black Population

81 residents of South Windham, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Windham is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. South Windham ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Black residents' share of South Windham's population has decreased from 9.7% to 6.7%.

South Windham is more Black than neighboring Little Falls (0% Black), Gorham (1.4% Black), Westbrook (4.7% Black), North Windham (2.4% Black), and Standish (0% Black).

South Windham's Asian Population

38 residents of South Windham, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Windham is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. South Windham ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Asian residents' share of South Windham's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.

South Windham is more Asian than neighboring Little Falls (0% Asian), Westbrook (2.1% Asian), North Windham (2.3% Asian), and Standish (0% Asian). South Windham is less Asian than neighboring Gorham (4% Asian).

South Windham's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Windham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Windham is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Windham ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Windham's population has decreased from 7.9% to 0.0%.

South Windham is less Hispanic than neighboring Gorham (1.8% Hispanic), Westbrook (3.8% Hispanic), and North Windham (1.5% Hispanic).

South Windham's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Windham, 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 South Windham is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. South Windham ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Windham's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

South Windham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gorham (0.4% Native American/Other), and Westbrook (1.5% Native American/Other).

South Windham's Multiracial Population

104 residents of South Windham, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Windham is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. South Windham ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Windham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 108.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Windham's population has increased from 4.1% to 8.6%.

South Windham is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Falls (5.3% Multiracial), Gorham (6.2% Multiracial), Westbrook (7.4% Multiracial), North Windham (6.9% Multiracial), and Standish (5.6% 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.