Machias, ME Demographics

A map of Machias's Population by Race

Machias, Maine had a population of 1,457 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 3.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Machias, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Machias is the 85th 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).

Machias's White Population

1,292 residents of Machias identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Machias roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Machias is ranked #132 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Machias is more White than neighboring Milbridge (79.8% White). Machias is less White than neighboring Jonesport (91% White), Woodland (92.4% White), Calais (91.8% White), and Lubec (90.4% White).

Machias's Black Population

44 residents of Machias identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Machias roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Machias is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Machias is more Black than neighboring Jonesport (0.8% Black), Milbridge (0% Black), Woodland (0.1% Black), Calais (0.4% Black), and Lubec (1.5% Black).

Machias's Asian Population

15 residents of Machias identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Machias roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Machias is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Machias is more Asian than neighboring Jonesport (0.2% Asian), Milbridge (0.2% Asian), Woodland (0% Asian), Calais (0.6% Asian), and Lubec (0% Asian).

Machias's Hispanic Population

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

Machias is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (1.2% Hispanic), and Calais (1.8% Hispanic). Machias is less Hispanic than neighboring Jonesport (3.5% Hispanic), Milbridge (15.4% Hispanic), and Lubec (4.2% Hispanic).

Machias's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Machias 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 Machias roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Machias is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Machias is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lubec (0.3% Native American/Other). Machias is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jonesport (1.6% Native American/Other), Milbridge (2.1% Native American/Other), and Calais (1.8% Native American/Other).

Machias's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Machias identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Machias roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Machias is ranked #85 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Machias is more Multiracial than neighboring Jonesport (3% Multiracial), Milbridge (2.5% Multiracial), Calais (3.6% Multiracial), and Lubec (3.6% Multiracial). Machias is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (5.9% Multiracial).

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