Portland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
68,505
Population
3,180/sq mi density
$76,174
Median Income
$52,125 per capita
$452,600
Home Value
$559,175 Zillow
$1,487
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
273
Violent Crime/100K
2,513 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,174 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$452,600 home value, $1,487/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
68,505
Census 2023
Population Density
3,180
per square mile
Land Area
21.5
square miles (55.8 km²)
Median Age
37.5 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.1%
Black
9%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.7%
Spanish
12.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.1%
Veterans
4.4%
27% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.5%
4% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.2%
40% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.467
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 68,505 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,180 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 21.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
Language
| English Only | 87.7% |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.1% |
| Veterans | 4.4% |
| Disability | 12.5% |
| Health Insurance | 94.8% |
| Uninsured | 5.2% |
| Broadband Access | 90.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.467 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |