Maine State Guides

Maine Information, Demograpgics, Realestate, Finance, Education, Media, Town and City

State Guides

flightsAirports and Airlines: Airports in the state of Maine.
blue pagesBlue Pages: State facts, information and gov links.
chambers of commerceChambers of Commerce: Chambers of Commerce throughout the state.
collegeColleges and Trade Schools: College and University information and Campus locations.
worldCounties in Maine: List of Counties in the State.
educationEducation: Education related sites for students, parents, educators and administrators.
golfGolf Courses: Golf Courses in the state, Golf Associations and Golfing Sites.
governmentGovernment Links: Local and State Government Sites.
hospitalsHospitals & Medical Facilities: Directory of Hospitals and Medical facilities in the state.
legalLegal Resources: Attorneys, Bar Associations, Courts, Documents and Records.
newspaperMedia: Television, Radio Stations, and Newspapers in Maine.
newspaperNewspapers: Newspapers Publications throughout the state.
radioRadio Stations: AM and FM Radio Stations in the state of Maine.
shopShopping Malls: Find local of shopping malls and shopping centers.
small businessSmall Business Resources: Resources for small businesses. Start, ManAge, or Promote a business.
worldState Facts: State specific information, facts, figures, slogans and symbols.
televisionTelevision: Local television stations, cable TV, Satellite TV and broadcasting sites.
worldTowns and Cities: Official Town and City Websites in the state of Maine.
worldTravel and Tourism: Visitor and Travel information, secure online reservations.
yellow pagesYellow Pages: Business Directory.
zoos
Zoos: Directory of Zoos, Aquariums, Animal Sanctuaries, Safaris, and Preserves.

Interactive Maine Counties Map

Population Over Time

According to census 2019 five year estimate, the Maine population is 1,335,492 and in 2018 population is 1,332,813, with a change of 0.2%. From Year 2010 to 2019 the population changed to 0.59%.

Population 20191,335,492
Population 20181,332,813
Population 20171,330,158
Population 20161,329,923
Population 20151,329,100
Population 20141,328,535
Population 20131,328,320
Population 20121,329,084
Population 20111,328,543
Population 20101,327,665

Age Distribution/Median Age

The Median Age (half are younger, and half older, than this Age) of Maine is 44.7.

Age Under 5 years64,104
Age 5 to 9 years69,446
Age 10 to 14 years72,117
Age 15 to 19 years78,794
Age 20 to 24 years76,123
Age 25 to 34 years157,588
Age 35 to 44 years152,246
Age 45 to 54 years185,633
Age 55 to 59 years106,839
Age 60 to 64 years102,833
Age 65 to 74 years158,924
Age 75 to 84 years74,788
Age 85 years and over33,387

20.04% percent of people in Maine are aged 65 years and over. 18.91% percent of people are aged under 18 years in Maine.

Median Age Over Time

The Median age compared to 2018 changed 0.1 years while compared to 2010 changed 2.7 years (Negative indicates median age is decreasing and Positive means median age increasing).

Median Age 201944.7
Median Age 201844.6
Median Age 201744.3
Median Age 201644.0
Median Age 201543.8
Median Age 201443.5
Median Age 201343.2
Median Age 201242.8
Median Age 201142.4
Median Age 201042.0

Ethnicity

In Maine, 93.2% people are white alone and 2.0% people are with two and more races.

White alone1,244,679
Two or more races26,710
Black or African American alone17,361
Asian alone14,690
American Indian and Alaska Native alone8,013
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone0

Hispanic or Latino

1.7% people are Hispanic or Latino and 0.5% people are Mexican.

Other Hispanic or Latino8,013
Mexican6,677
Puerto Rican5,342
Cuban1,335

Marital Status

Approximately 28.1% of people over the age of 15 have never married.
Approximately 50.6% of the population is currently in a marriage.
Never married includes those who've never entered a marriage and those whose first marriage was annulled. Married includes common law marriages and live-in couples and excludes separated marriages.

Now married (except separated)50.6
Never married28.1
Divorced13.9
Widowed6.4
Separated1.0

Maine Home Price Index

Maine Home Median value is $190400.
The Home value change from 2019 to 2018 is 3.1% and from 2010 to 2019 is 7.46%.

Real Estate 2019 Median Value$190,400
Real Estate 2018 Median Value$184,500
Real Estate 2017 Median Value$179,900
Real Estate 2016 Median Value$176,000
Real Estate 2015 Median Value$173,800
Real Estate 2014 Median Value$173,600
Real Estate 2013 Median Value$174,500
Real Estate 2012 Median Value$175,600
Real Estate 2011 Median Value$176,600
Real Estate 2010 Median Value$176,200

Monthly Rent Prices

The Average Gross Monthly Rent price for house in Maine is $853.
From 2010 to 2019 17.12% changed in Market rent in Maine.

Median Gross Rent 2019$853
Median Gross Rent 2018$831
Median Gross Rent 2017$808
Median Gross Rent 2016$790
Median Gross Rent 2015$777
Median Gross Rent 2014$772
Median Gross Rent 2013$764
Median Gross Rent 2012$750
Median Gross Rent 2011$736
Median Gross Rent 2010$707

Fuel Type

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.344,425
Bottled, tank, or LP gas60,299
Wood59,761
Utility gas42,107
Electricity38,999
Other fuel10,450
No fuel used1,719
Coal or coke1,287
Solar energy874

Annual Household Income

Approximately 20.8% of Maine population lives in a low-income household, or a household with an annual income of less than $25,000.
Lower Middle Class: The Second common household income level is lower middle class with approximately 55.2% of Maine residents living in a household earning an annual income between $25,000 and $100,000.
Upper Middle Class: 24.2% Maine residents living in a household earning an annual income more then $100K.

Estimate; Less than $10,0005.7
Estimate; $10,000 to $14,9995.1
Estimate; $15,000 to $24,99910.0
Estimate; $25,000 to $34,9999.6
Estimate; $35,000 to $49,99913.2
Estimate; $50,000 to $74,99918.6
Estimate; $75,000 to $99,99913.8
Estimate; $100,000 to $149,99914.5
Estimate; $150,000 to $199,9995.1
Estimate; $200,000 or more4.6

Median Income Over Time

The Median income from 2019 to 2010 changed to 18.97%

Median Income 2019 (Dollars)$57918
Median Income 2018 (Dollars)$55425
Median Income 2017 (Dollars)$53024
Median Income 2016 (Dollars)$50826
Median Income 2015 (Dollars)$49331
Median Income 2014 (Dollars)$48804
Median Income 2013 (Dollars)$48453
Median Income 2012 (Dollars)$48219
Median Income 2011 (Dollars)$47898
Median Income 2010 (Dollars)$46933

Employment Statistics

Maine unemployment rate is 5.3 %.
Employed and unemployed numbers only account for people within the labor force. To be in the labor force one has to be at least 16 Years of Age and not institutionalized. The U.S. Armed forces include people on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

Labor Force Participation Rate 201763.1
Employment/Population Ratio 201759.6
Unemployment Rate 20175.3
Labor Force Participation Rate 201663.2
Employment/Population Ratio 201659.2
Unemployment Rate 20166
Labor Force Participation Rate 201563.6
Employment/Population Ratio 201559.1
Unemployment Rate 20156.8
Labor Force Participation Rate 201463.9
Employment/Population Ratio 201459
Unemployment Rate 20147.4

Occupation Distribution

Educational services, and health care and social assistance188,069
Retail trade86,899
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services60,903
Manufacturing58,985
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services58,131
Construction48,238
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing41,969
Other services, except public administration30,310
Public administration28,150
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities26,659
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining16,861
Wholesale trade13,538
Information11,705

Highest Degree Attained

Approximately 30.3% of the Maine population attained Percent bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.1% people attained Percent high school graduate or higher. 82.8% of Maine children enrolled in in public school and 17.2 % children enrolled in Private schools.

Enrolment Distributions

The Total Population 3 Years and over enrolled in school is 275,036.

Elementary school (grades 1-8)109,464
College or graduate school75,635
High school (grades 9-12)60,783
Nursery school, preschool16,502
Kindergarten12,652