Demographics in Portland, ME

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Portland?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

68,505

Male

32,949

48.1%

Female

35,556

51.9%

Median Age

37.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.1%

Black

9.0%

Hispanic

3.1%

Asian

3.2%

Two or More

6.2%

Other

1.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

44.7%

High School or Higher

56.1%

Foreign Born

11.1%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

35.0%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Portland, ME has a population of 68,505 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is 80.1% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, 3.2% Asian. About 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 11.1%.