Maine State Facts & Information

Maine's population grew by 5,366 people (0.4%) from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, bringing the total population to approximately 1.37 million. Despite a natural population decrease of 5,157, the state's population increased due to migration, with Maine ranking 20th nationwide for total net migration. Portland remains the largest city with 69,568 people.

Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, currently serves as Maine's governor. Since taking office in 2019, Maine's real GDP has increased by 9.2%, the best in New England and outperforming larger states. Governor Mills and the Legislature have built up the state's Rainy Day Fund to its statutory maximum of $968.3 million, an increase of more than $758 million since 2019.

Maine's real GDP was approximately $77.5 billion in 2024, adjusted for inflation. The state's economy grew by 3.0% in 2024, placing it 17th in the U.S. and third in New England. Maine's GDP per capita is $55,144, up 2.6% from 2023, ranking 40th highest among all 50 states.

The strongest contributors to Maine's GDP growth in 2024 were retail trade, real estate and rental and leasing, and healthcare and social assistance. Maine is known for its diverse economy including lobster fishing and seafood processing, tourism, paper and forest products, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing. The state's natural resources and coastal location provide unique economic advantages.

Maine's economy has shown exceptional strength within New England. The state's 3.0% real GDP growth in 2024 placed it third in New England, slightly ahead of the national average of 2.8%. Since Governor Mills took office in 2019, Maine's 9.2% GDP growth rate has been the best in New England, outperforming larger states like New York (3.5%), California (7.6%), and Virginia (8.2%).

Maine's per capita personal income was $68,129 in 2024, up 4.9% from 2023. The state ranks 26th nationally for per capita personal income and last in New England. Total personal income in Maine was $95.7 billion in 2024, an increase of 5.3% from 2023, ranking Maine 21st in the U.S. and third in New England.

Maine provides comprehensive government resources through its official state portal at maine.gov. Residents can access the Maine Lottery, education resources through colleges and trade schools, business support services, healthcare facilities and hospitals, legal resources, and tourism information. The state serves all 16 counties with dedicated local government services.

Maine has the oldest median age in the country at 44.8 years in 2024, up slightly from 44.7 in 2023. While the state experienced a natural population decrease of 5,157 in 2024, population growth was driven by migration, with Maine ranking 46th for growth nationally (0.4%) but fifth in New England. The state ranked 20th nationwide for total net migration at 7.5 per thousand.