South Portland, ME Demographics
A map of South Portland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,979 | 82.9% |
Black | 1,528 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 972 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 908 | 3.4% |
Asian | 903 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 208 | 0.8% |
South Portland, Maine had a population of 26,498 in 2020. It was 82.9% White, 5.8% Black, 3.4% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Portland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is the 4th 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).
South Portland's White Population
21,979 residents of South Portland identify as White, or 82.9%. This makes the White share of the population of South Portland slightly less than the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is ranked #149 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Portland is more White than neighboring Westbrook (81.3% White), and Portland (78% White). South Portland is less White than neighboring Oak Hill (85.8% White), Falmouth (89.8% White), and Dunstan (86.1% White).
South Portland's Black Population
1,528 residents of South Portland identify as Black, or 5.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Portland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Portland is more Black than neighboring Oak Hill (1.8% Black), and Falmouth (1% Black). South Portland is less Black than neighboring Westbrook (7.5% Black), Portland (10.1% Black), and Dunstan (6.7% Black).
South Portland's Asian Population
903 residents of South Portland identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Portland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Portland is more Asian than neighboring Falmouth (2.8% Asian), Portland (3.2% Asian), and Dunstan (2.4% Asian). South Portland is less Asian than neighboring Oak Hill (7.8% Asian), and Westbrook (3.6% Asian).
South Portland's Hispanic Population
908 residents of South Portland identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Portland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Portland is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hill (1.4% Hispanic), Westbrook (2.7% Hispanic), Falmouth (2.2% Hispanic), and Dunstan (2.1% Hispanic). South Portland is less Hispanic than neighboring Portland (3.9% Hispanic).
South Portland's Native American/Other Population
208 residents of South Portland 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 South Portland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Portland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), Westbrook (0.7% Native American/Other), Falmouth (0.7% Native American/Other), Portland (0.7% Native American/Other), and Dunstan (0.4% Native American/Other).
South Portland's Multiracial Population
972 residents of South Portland identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Portland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, South Portland is ranked #85 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Portland is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hill (2.8% Multiracial), Falmouth (3.5% Multiracial), and Dunstan (2.3% Multiracial). South Portland is less Multiracial than neighboring Westbrook (4.1% Multiracial), and Portland (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.