Skowhegan, ME Demographics
A map of Skowhegan's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,839 | 91.2% |
Multiracial | 322 | 5.0% |
Asian | 85 | 1.3% |
Hispanic | 77 | 1.2% |
Black | 44 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 37 | 0.6% |
Skowhegan, Maine had a population of 6,404 in 2020. It was 91.2% White, 0.7% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Skowhegan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is the 25th 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).
Skowhegan's White Population
5,839 residents of Skowhegan identify as White, or 91.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Skowhegan roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is ranked #96 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Skowhegan is more White than neighboring North Anson (90.8% White), and Fairfield (90.5% White). Skowhegan is less White than neighboring Norridgewock (94.2% White), Madison (92.9% White), and Anson (94.3% White).
Skowhegan's Black Population
44 residents of Skowhegan identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Skowhegan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Skowhegan is more Black than neighboring Norridgewock (0.4% Black), Madison (0.5% Black), Anson (0.1% Black), and North Anson (0.4% Black). Skowhegan is less Black than neighboring Fairfield (1.3% Black).
Skowhegan's Asian Population
85 residents of Skowhegan identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Skowhegan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Skowhegan is more Asian than neighboring Norridgewock (0.1% Asian), Madison (0.4% Asian), Anson (0% Asian), North Anson (0% Asian), and Fairfield (0.9% Asian).
Skowhegan's Hispanic Population
77 residents of Skowhegan identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Skowhegan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Skowhegan is more Hispanic than neighboring Anson (0.7% Hispanic). Skowhegan is less Hispanic than neighboring Madison (1.4% Hispanic), North Anson (2% Hispanic), and Fairfield (1.3% Hispanic).
Skowhegan's Native American/Other Population
37 residents of Skowhegan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Skowhegan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Skowhegan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anson (0.3% Native American/Other). Skowhegan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norridgewock (0.7% Native American/Other), Madison (1% Native American/Other), and North Anson (3.3% Native American/Other).
Skowhegan's Multiracial Population
322 residents of Skowhegan identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Skowhegan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Skowhegan is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Skowhegan is more Multiracial than neighboring Norridgewock (3.3% Multiracial), Madison (3.8% Multiracial), Anson (4.6% Multiracial), and North Anson (3.5% Multiracial). Skowhegan is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.