Maine Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Maine | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,383,146 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 39.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 589,061 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Maine grew by 4.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,377,296 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Maine has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Maine | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,025 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.08% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Maine is about 8% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Maine | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $248,766 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Maine is about 19.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,084 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Maine spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Maine | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,355 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,015 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maine:
Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Maine is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Maine has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Maine | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.4), Sagadahoc County (0.3), Hancock County (0.3).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Piscataquis County (0.2), Aroostook County (0.2).
Health
Maine has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Maine | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.8), York County (0.8), Sagadahoc County (0.8).
Lowest:
Washington County (0.8), Piscataquis County (0.8), Aroostook County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maine.
What is the population of Maine?
The population of Maine is 1,383,146, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Maine?
The population density of Maine is 39.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Maine?
The median household income in Maine is $72,025, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Maine?
The median home price in Maine is $248,766, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Maine?
The unemployment rate in Maine is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.