Biddeford, ME Demographics

A map of Biddeford's Population by Race

Biddeford, Maine had a population of 22,552 in 2020. It was 88.2% White, 2.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Biddeford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is the 6th 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).

Biddeford's White Population

19,886 residents of Biddeford identify as White, or 88.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Biddeford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is ranked #135 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Biddeford is more White than neighboring Dunstan (86.1% White). Biddeford is less White than neighboring Saco (90% White), Old Orchard Beach (91.7% White), Kennebunkport (95.6% White), and Kennebunk (93% White).

Biddeford's Black Population

581 residents of Biddeford identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Biddeford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Biddeford is more Black than neighboring Saco (1.6% Black), Old Orchard Beach (0.7% Black), Kennebunkport (0.2% Black), and Kennebunk (0.4% Black). Biddeford is less Black than neighboring Dunstan (6.7% Black).

Biddeford's Asian Population

451 residents of Biddeford identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Biddeford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Biddeford is more Asian than neighboring Saco (1.8% Asian), Old Orchard Beach (1.4% Asian), Kennebunkport (0.5% Asian), and Kennebunk (1.5% Asian). Biddeford is less Asian than neighboring Dunstan (2.4% Asian).

Biddeford's Hispanic Population

588 residents of Biddeford identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Biddeford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Biddeford is more Hispanic than neighboring Saco (2.2% Hispanic), Old Orchard Beach (2.2% Hispanic), Kennebunkport (1.3% Hispanic), Dunstan (2.1% Hispanic), and Kennebunk (2% Hispanic).

Biddeford's Native American/Other Population

198 residents of Biddeford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Biddeford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Biddeford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saco (0.5% Native American/Other), Old Orchard Beach (0.7% Native American/Other), Kennebunkport (0.7% Native American/Other), Dunstan (0.4% Native American/Other), and Kennebunk (0.6% Native American/Other).

Biddeford's Multiracial Population

848 residents of Biddeford identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Biddeford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Biddeford is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Biddeford is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Orchard Beach (3.1% Multiracial), Kennebunkport (1.6% Multiracial), Dunstan (2.3% Multiracial), and Kennebunk (2.5% Multiracial). Biddeford is less Multiracial than neighboring Saco (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.