Maine Demographics
A map of Maine's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,228,264 | 90.2% |
Multiracial | 53,573 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 26,609 | 2.0% |
Black | 25,115 | 1.8% |
Asian | 16,668 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 12,130 | 0.9% |
Maine had a population of 1,362,359 in 2020. It was 90.2% White, 1.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Maine, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Maine is the 42nd most populous state in the United States.
Maine's White Population
1,228,264 residents of Maine identify as White, or 90.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maine is #1 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Maine is more White than neighboring New Hampshire (87.2% White), Vermont (89.1% White), Massachusetts (67.6% White), Rhode Island (68.7% White), and Connecticut (63.2% White).
Maine's Black Population
25,115 residents of Maine identify as Black, or 1.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maine is #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Maine is more Black than neighboring New Hampshire (1.4% Black), and Vermont (1.3% Black). Maine is less Black than neighboring Massachusetts (6.5% Black), Rhode Island (5% Black), and Connecticut (10% Black).
Maine's Asian Population
16,668 residents of Maine identify as Asian, or 1.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maine is #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Maine is less Asian than neighboring New Hampshire (2.6% Asian), Vermont (1.8% Asian), Massachusetts (7.2% Asian), Rhode Island (3.5% Asian), and Connecticut (4.7% Asian).
Maine's Hispanic Population
26,609 residents of Maine identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maine is #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Maine is less Hispanic than neighboring New Hampshire (4.3% Hispanic), Vermont (2.4% Hispanic), Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic), Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic), and Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic).
Maine's Native American/Other Population
12,130 residents of Maine identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maine is #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Maine is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hampshire (0.6% Native American/Other), and Vermont (0.7% Native American/Other). Maine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other), Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other), and Connecticut (1% Native American/Other).
Maine's Multiracial Population
53,573 residents of Maine identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maine is #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Maine is more Multiracial than neighboring Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Maine is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hampshire (4% Multiracial), Vermont (4.6% Multiracial), Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial), and Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.