Maine
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Maine Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 43.1
People per square mile, 2020: 44.2
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
96,540 |
1800 |
151,719 |
1810 |
228,705 |
1820 |
298,335 |
1830 |
399,455 |
1840 |
501,793 |
1850 |
583,169 |
1860 |
628,279 |
1870 |
626,915 |
1880 |
648,936 |
1890 |
661,086 |
1900 |
694,466 |
1910 |
742,371 |
1920 |
768,014 |
1930 |
797,423 |
1940 |
847,226 |
1950 |
913,774 |
1960 |
969,265 |
1970 |
993,722 |
1980 |
1,125,043 |
1990 |
1,227,928 |
2000 |
1,274,923 |
2010 |
1,328,361 |
2020 |
1,362,359 |
2030 |
*1,344,841 |
2040 |
*1,326,159 |
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Population By County |
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2010 |
Percent Change |
MAINE |
1,362,359 |
1,328,361 |
33,998 |
2.50% |
Androscoggin County |
111,139 |
107,702 |
3,437 |
3.09% |
Aroostook County |
67,105 |
71,870 |
-4,765 |
-7.10% |
Cumberland County |
303,069 |
281,674 |
21,395 |
7.06% |
Franklin County |
29,456 |
30,768 |
-1,312 |
-4.45% |
Hancock County |
55,478 |
54,418 |
1,060 |
1.91% |
Kennebec County |
123,642 |
122,151 |
1,491 |
1.21% |
Knox County |
40,607 |
39,736 |
871 |
2.14% |
Lincoln County |
35,237 |
34,457 |
780 |
2.21% |
Oxford County |
57,777 |
57,833 |
-56 |
-0.10% |
Penobscot County |
152,199 |
153,923 |
-1,724 |
-1.13% |
Piscataquis County |
16,800 |
17,535 |
-735 |
-4.38% |
Sagadahoc County |
36,699 |
35,293 |
1,406 |
3.83% |
Somerset County |
50,477 |
52,228 |
-1,751 |
-3.47% |
Waldo County |
39,607 |
38,786 |
821 |
2.07% |
Washington County |
31,095 |
32,856 |
-1,761 |
-5.66% |
York County |
211,972 |
197,131 |
14,841 |
7.00% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Maine Population News Articles
Building a welcoming, resilient Maine ahead of the climate crisis – October 8, 2023
Maine needs nearly 80,000 new homes to fix deficit and meet expected demand by 2030, study finds – October 4, 2023
Weather Blog: Wildfire smoke, fall foliage, and the Fryeburg Fair – October 2, 2023
Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition tackles resettlement crisis – September 25, 2023
Maine’s population growth outpaces national average – September 15, 2023
Maine’s Hot and Sticky Weather Might Leave Us Something Creepy – September 8, 2023
Heavy June rains dampen outlook for Maine’s harvest later this year – July 2, 2023
How to Tackle Maine’s Waste Problem – June 21, 2023
Discover the Maine Town With the State’s Worst Air Quality – June 15, 2023
Maine Moves Toward Stronger Clean Car and Truck Standards – June 15, 2023
Climate-ready coast in final phase to help Mainers fight climate change – June 14, 2023
Blue Crabs Now Migrating to Maine From Chesapeake Bay – December 1, 2022
Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap Expected in Early 2023; Here’s Why the OSW Industry Should Take Note – November 28, 2022
Maine’s solution to beach barriers? Buying land for public use – November 16, 2022
In Maine, mass timber seen as a climate solution and an economic opportunity – November 10, 2022
Maine public schools to implement climate education starting with teacher training – June 30, 2022
Collins, Cantwell Team Up to Boost Carbon Removal Solutions – June 17, 2022
Maine climate scientists warn of more frequent king tide flooding without storms – June 16, 2022
Dry conditions in western Maine likely worsened by climate change – June 13, 2022
World Oceans Day celebrated in Maine – June 8, 2022
Baby lobster numbers low off New England as waters warm – March 2, 2022
Health effects, changing fisheries, dwindling time: What the new U.N. climate report says for Maine – March 2, 2022
Rash-Causing Moths Are Spreading in Maine Because of Climate Change – February 28, 2022
A Big Climate Warning From One of the Gulf of Maine’s Smallest Marine Creatures – February 21, 2022
In Maine, ‘forever chemicals’ are upending this family farm – February 8, 2022
For Maine birders, the effects of climate change are impossible to ignore – November 28, 2021
Sea level rise is accelerating in Maine. In York County, hundreds of millions in property value is at risk – November 15, 2021
Therapists in Maine are treating more people for climate anxiety: ‘What do you call a lobsterman when there are no more lobsters?’ – November 3, 2021
Maine buyers amped about electric vehicles, but supplies weak – November 1, 2021
Today’s Maine Child Will See A Different State As Climate Warms – September 1, 2021
Maine Enacts Law That Will Ban Use of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in All Products by 2030 – August 20, 2021
More people have moved to Maine’s remote islands in the last decade – August 20, 2021
How the UN’s climate report impacts Maine – August 18, 2021
Maine’s slim population growth over past 10 years driven almost entirely by southern counties – August 12, 2021
Mills signs bill banning bee-killing pesticide in Maine – June 16, 2021
Climate Change Affects Maine’s Blueberry Crops – June 12, 2021
Climate change threatens to displace Bangor residents who rely on affordable housing – June 1, 2021
Yes, there really is more pollen, thanks to climate change – May 26, 2021
Five Endangered Species from Maine You Should Know About – May 21, 2021
To protect loons, lawmakers may allow restrictions on boat races in Maine – March 3, 2021
Gas Company Pulls Plans for Midcoast Pipeline Expansion – March 3, 2021
Under climate emergency, Bangor will take new steps to address climate change – March 1, 2021
Climate change talk to focus on creating coastal resiliency – February 16, 2021
Report tackles rising seas – November 18, 2020
More projects planned for restoring Goodall Brook in Sanford – November 12, 2020
Maine Climate Council releases draft of climate change action plan – November 12, 2020
What climate change means for Maine’s farms and forests – November 15, 2020
Gov. Mills Announces Intent to Expand Floating Offshore Wind in Maine – November 23, 2020
Towns contend with sewer overflows, flooding and more as Gulf of Maine keeps warming – September 16, 2020
How Climate Change is Impacting Maine’s Forests & Industries that Depend on Them – September 10, 2020
Bangor Area Storm Water Group working to keep waterways clean – August 27, 2020
Microplastic pollution harms lobster larvae, study finds – August 27, 2020
‘At a crossroads’: Maine farmers call for Congress to act on climate change – September 14, 2020
When it comes to weather, abnormal is the new normal – July 27, 2020
Maine Farmers Struggle with New, Harsher Climate Reality – July 22, 2020
Maine Joins Coalition Of States Aimed At Increasing Use Of Electric Vehicles – July 15, 2020
Microplastics Are Harming The Gulf Of Maine’s Baby Lobsters, Study Finds – July 13, 2020
Maine DEP issues permit for controversial transmission line – May 11, 2020
Majority of Mainers support bold energy, transportation policies to address climate change – May 21, 2020
Groups want salmon listed on Maine endangered species list – June 2, 2020
Farming as the Climate Changes: Six River Farm, Bowdoinham, Maine – June 2, 2020
President Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area, rolls back protections at an area off the New England coast – June 5, 2020
Proposed Maine Power-Line Project Clears Key Hurdle – January 9, 2020
Development will be restricted around these midcoast waterways – January 9, 2020
Climate disruptions could wallop Maine’s economy in coming years – December 20, 2019
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine – December 15, 2019
New report: Offshore drilling could bring onshore damages to Maine – December 11, 2019
LONG CREEK STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT UNDERWAY – October 7, 2019
Report: Climate Change Puts More Than Half Of Maine’s Bird Species At Risk Of Extinction – October 11, 2019
Gov. Mills wants Maine carbon-neutral by 2045. What will that take? – September 29, 2019
Scientists Worry That As Climate Change Worsens, So Will New England Moose Deaths – September 28, 2019
Aerial Herbicide Spraying Under Scrutiny in Maine’s North Woods – September 27, 2019
Maine pollinators need more flowers – August 23, 2019
The herring shortage has led Maine’s puffin population to change its diet – August 11, 2019
Toxic mercury in fish rising with climate change and overfishing – August 7, 2019
Dog-killing toxic algae could surface in Maine’s waters – August 14, 2019
Wildlife group is mapping out Maine’s roadkill hot spots – July 30, 2019
Sick of industrial emissions, South Portland residents join air monitoring program – June 11, 2019
Maine law puts new focus on potential toll of sea level rise – June 4, 2019
Portland and South Portland pledge partnership to combat climate change – June 3, 2019
Right whale population decline linked to ocean warming, research says – May 27, 2019
South Portland is ready to clear the air around petroleum facilities – April 28, 2019
Legislation would require Maine schools to test water for lead – April 25, 2019
Maine bridges 6th worst in the nation, report says – April 22, 2019
Maine Lawmakers Urge EPA to Drop Rollback of Mercury Pollution Protections – April 16, 2019
Maine treatment plants scramble to meet state’s new sludge-testing edict – April 3, 2019
Environment Maine urges officials to adopt energy-saving standards for common products
Policy would cut carbon pollution by 30 thousand metric tons – February 5, 2019
City Council to hear proposal on plastic bag ban – January 29, 2019
Warming ocean could force lobsters to migrate out of Maine fishing range, author says – January 23, 2019
Governors kick off 2019 with bold calls for climate action in these 5 states – January 18, 2019
Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine – January 13, 2019