Wiscasset, ME Demographics

A map of Wiscasset's Population by Race

Wiscasset, Maine had a population of 1,232 in 2020. It was 91.6% White, 1.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wiscasset, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is the 96th 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).

Wiscasset's White Population

1,128 residents of Wiscasset identify as White, or 91.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wiscasset roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is ranked #88 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wiscasset is more White than neighboring Bath (89.6% White). Wiscasset is less White than neighboring Newcastle (95.3% White), Damariscotta (92.5% White), Boothbay Harbor (92.7% White), and Richmond (92.4% White).

Wiscasset's Black Population

12 residents of Wiscasset identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wiscasset roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wiscasset is more Black than neighboring Newcastle (0.8% Black), Damariscotta (0.6% Black), and Richmond (0.2% Black). Wiscasset is less Black than neighboring Boothbay Harbor (1.1% Black), and Bath (1.7% Black).

Wiscasset's Asian Population

19 residents of Wiscasset identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wiscasset roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is ranked #32 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wiscasset is more Asian than neighboring Newcastle (0.8% Asian), Damariscotta (1.3% Asian), Richmond (0.7% Asian), and Bath (0.7% Asian). Wiscasset is less Asian than neighboring Boothbay Harbor (2.3% Asian).

Wiscasset's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Wiscasset identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wiscasset roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is ranked #119 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wiscasset is more Hispanic than neighboring Boothbay Harbor (0.5% Hispanic). Wiscasset is less Hispanic than neighboring Newcastle (1.2% Hispanic), Damariscotta (1.3% Hispanic), Richmond (1.5% Hispanic), and Bath (2.2% Hispanic).

Wiscasset's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Wiscasset identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wiscasset roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wiscasset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newcastle (0.3% Native American/Other). Wiscasset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Damariscotta (1% Native American/Other), Boothbay Harbor (0.8% Native American/Other), Richmond (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bath (0.6% Native American/Other).

Wiscasset's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Wiscasset identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wiscasset roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Wiscasset is ranked #46 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wiscasset is more Multiracial than neighboring Newcastle (1.7% Multiracial), Damariscotta (3.4% Multiracial), Boothbay Harbor (2.6% Multiracial), and Richmond (4.2% Multiracial). Wiscasset is less Multiracial than neighboring Bath (5.1% Multiracial).

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