Damariscotta, ME Demographics

A map of Damariscotta's Population by Race

Damariscotta, Maine had a population of 1,193 in 2020. It was 92.5% White, 0.6% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Damariscotta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is the 99th 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).

Damariscotta's White Population

1,103 residents of Damariscotta identify as White, or 92.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Damariscotta roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is ranked #65 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Damariscotta is more White than neighboring Wiscasset (91.6% White), and Richmond (92.4% White). Damariscotta is less White than neighboring Newcastle (95.3% White), and Boothbay Harbor (92.7% White).

Damariscotta's Black Population

7 residents of Damariscotta identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Damariscotta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Damariscotta is more Black than neighboring Richmond (0.2% Black). Damariscotta is less Black than neighboring Newcastle (0.8% Black), Wiscasset (1% Black), Waldoboro (0.8% Black), and Boothbay Harbor (1.1% Black).

Damariscotta's Asian Population

15 residents of Damariscotta identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Damariscotta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Damariscotta is more Asian than neighboring Newcastle (0.8% Asian), Waldoboro (1.2% Asian), and Richmond (0.7% Asian). Damariscotta is less Asian than neighboring Wiscasset (1.5% Asian), and Boothbay Harbor (2.3% Asian).

Damariscotta's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Damariscotta identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Damariscotta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Damariscotta is more Hispanic than neighboring Newcastle (1.2% Hispanic), Wiscasset (1.1% Hispanic), Waldoboro (1.2% Hispanic), and Boothbay Harbor (0.5% Hispanic). Damariscotta is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond (1.5% Hispanic).

Damariscotta's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Damariscotta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Damariscotta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Damariscotta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newcastle (0.3% Native American/Other), Wiscasset (0.5% Native American/Other), Boothbay Harbor (0.8% Native American/Other), and Richmond (0.9% Native American/Other).

Damariscotta's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Damariscotta identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Damariscotta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Damariscotta is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Damariscotta is more Multiracial than neighboring Newcastle (1.7% Multiracial), Waldoboro (3.2% Multiracial), and Boothbay Harbor (2.6% Multiracial). Damariscotta is less Multiracial than neighboring Wiscasset (4.4% Multiracial), and Richmond (4.2% Multiracial).

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