Belfast, ME Demographics
A map of Belfast's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,444 | 92.9% |
Multiracial | 272 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 91 | 1.3% |
Asian | 56 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 44 | 0.6% |
Black | 31 | 0.4% |
Belfast, Maine had a population of 6,938 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 0.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belfast, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is the 22nd most populous. 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).
Belfast's White Population
6,444 residents of Belfast identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Belfast roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is ranked #55 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Belfast is more White than neighboring Searsport (92.8% White), and Castine (91.1% White). Belfast is less White than neighboring Camden (93.1% White), Winterport (94.3% White), and Bucksport (93.8% White).
Belfast's Black Population
31 residents of Belfast identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belfast roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Belfast is more Black than neighboring Searsport (0% Black), Camden (0.3% Black), and Bucksport (0.3% Black). Belfast is less Black than neighboring Castine (1.6% Black), and Winterport (0.8% Black).
Belfast's Asian Population
56 residents of Belfast identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belfast roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Belfast is more Asian than neighboring Searsport (0.6% Asian), Camden (0.5% Asian), Winterport (0.4% Asian), and Bucksport (0.4% Asian). Belfast is less Asian than neighboring Castine (1.8% Asian).
Belfast's Hispanic Population
91 residents of Belfast identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belfast roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Belfast is more Hispanic than neighboring Winterport (1% Hispanic). Belfast is less Hispanic than neighboring Searsport (1.5% Hispanic), Camden (1.6% Hispanic), Castine (3% Hispanic), and Bucksport (1.5% Hispanic).
Belfast's Native American/Other Population
44 residents of Belfast identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belfast roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Belfast is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camden (0.4% Native American/Other), and Winterport (0.4% Native American/Other). Belfast is less Native American/Other than neighboring Searsport (1.2% Native American/Other), Castine (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bucksport (0.8% Native American/Other).
Belfast's Multiracial Population
272 residents of Belfast identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belfast roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Belfast is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Belfast is more Multiracial than neighboring Castine (1.9% Multiracial), Winterport (3.2% Multiracial), and Bucksport (3.1% Multiracial). Belfast is less Multiracial than neighboring Camden (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.