Portland, ME — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 68,505 · Maine · Updated May 2026
Population
68,505
Median Income
$76,174
Home Price
$561,069
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Bachelor's+
59.2%
Full Demographics — Portland, ME
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,505 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 11.1% | 13.8% | |
| White | 80.1% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 9.0% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $76,174 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,125 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $61,587 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.2% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $561,069 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.7% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 106 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1234 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 27.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 8.3% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 7.2% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 18.3% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 11.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 46.5°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 47.3 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 5.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Portland, ME | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 21.4 min | 27.0 min |
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About Portland, ME
Portland is a city in Maine, United States. With a population of 68,505, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Portland shows stronger educational attainment (59.2% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and violent crime rate (106/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher unemployment at 4.4% unemployment, compared to the US average of 3.8% unemployment. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.