Brewer, ME Demographics

A map of Brewer's Population by Race

Brewer, Maine had a population of 9,672 in 2020. It was 89.9% White, 1.0% Black, 1.4% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brewer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is the 14th 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).

Brewer's White Population

8,693 residents of Brewer identify as White, or 89.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Brewer roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is ranked #122 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brewer is more White than neighboring Bangor (87.2% White), Orono (86.8% White), and Old Town (89% White). Brewer is less White than neighboring Veazie (90.9% White), and Hampden (92.2% White).

Brewer's Black Population

99 residents of Brewer identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brewer roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brewer is more Black than neighboring Veazie (0.8% Black), and Hampden (0.8% Black). Brewer is less Black than neighboring Bangor (2.2% Black), Orono (1.4% Black), and Old Town (1.3% Black).

Brewer's Asian Population

138 residents of Brewer identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brewer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brewer is more Asian than neighboring Hampden (1.3% Asian). Brewer is less Asian than neighboring Veazie (2% Asian), Bangor (2.2% Asian), Orono (3.9% Asian), and Old Town (1.6% Asian).

Brewer's Hispanic Population

232 residents of Brewer identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brewer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brewer is more Hispanic than neighboring Veazie (1.6% Hispanic), Hampden (1.4% Hispanic), and Old Town (2% Hispanic). Brewer is less Hispanic than neighboring Orono (2.8% Hispanic).

Brewer's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Brewer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brewer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brewer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hampden (0.6% Native American/Other). Brewer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Veazie (1.3% Native American/Other), Bangor (1.3% Native American/Other), Orono (1.2% Native American/Other), and Old Town (1.7% Native American/Other).

Brewer's Multiracial Population

432 residents of Brewer identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brewer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Brewer is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brewer is more Multiracial than neighboring Veazie (3.4% Multiracial), Hampden (3.7% Multiracial), Orono (3.9% Multiracial), and Old Town (4.3% Multiracial). Brewer is less Multiracial than neighboring Bangor (4.6% Multiracial).

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