Portland, ME Demographics
What is the population of Portland?
There are 68,505 residents in Portland, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.1% are males and 51.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.69% of the resident pool in Portland, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.06%. Additionally, 6.25% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 55,688 people in Portland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 68,505 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 32,949 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 35,556 | 0.9% |
Male Population 48.1%
Female Population 51.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 60,073 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,152 | 1.0% |
| Not Citizen | 4,280 | 3.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.69%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.06%
Not Citizen 6.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 739 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,366 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,764 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,028 | 0.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 55,688 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.09%
Moved from Same County 7.94%
Moved from Same State 2.61%
Moved from Different State 5.96%
Same House as Last Year 82.4%
What are the employment statistics in Portland?
White-collar workers make up 87.65% of the working population in Portland, while blue-collar employees account for 12.35%. There are also 8,864 entrepreneurs in Portland (11.19% of the workforce); 47,978 workers employed in private companies (60.59%); and 7,656 people working in governmental institutions (9.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 69,398 | 100.8% |
| Blue Collar | 9,782 | 98.1% |
White Collar 87.65%
Blue Collar 12.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,864 | 100.3% |
| Private Companies | 47,978 | 101.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,656 | 100.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 14,682 | 97.0% |
Self Employees 11.19%
Private Companies 60.59%
Governmental Workers 9.67%
Not for Profit Companies 18.54%
How many households are there in Portland?
There are a total of 32,393 households in Portland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 43.07% of these Portland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.93%. Additionally, 18.42% of households have children and 81.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 32,393 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -2.4% |
| Family Households | 13,951 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,442 | -0.7% |
Family Households 43.07%
Non-Family Households 56.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,966 | 5.7% |
| Households without Children | 26,427 | -0.7% |
Households with Children 18.42%
Households without Children 81.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Portland?
The average annual household income in Portland is $107,443, while the median household income sits at $76,174 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,360, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $78,597. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $63,641 and $58,218, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $107,443 | 6.9% |
| Median Household Income | $76,174 | 6.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,503 | -3.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 58,665 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Portland?
There are 35,957 housing units in Portland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1946. Of the 32,393 occupied housing units in Portland, 46.66% are owner-occupied, while 53.34% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $455,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,573 per month in Portland.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 35,957 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1946 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,526 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,392 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,813 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,849 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,186 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,237 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,312 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,861 | -3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,624 | 2.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 157 | 481.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,393 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,113 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,280 | -1.4% |
Owner Occupied 46.66%
Renter Occupied 53.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,962 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,151 | 4.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $455,100 | 10.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $446,600 | 8.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,573 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 65.92%
Without Mortgage 34.08%
What is the level of education in Portland?
Approximately 18.16% of the population in Portland holds a high school degree (that's 10,526 residents), while 16.4% have attained a college certificate (9,508 locals) and 35.15% have a bachelor's degree (20,371 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,244 | -17.0% |
| Some High School | 10,526 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 9,508 | -19.0% |
| Associate Degree | 3,933 | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,371 | 4.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,377 | 0.6% |
No High School 2.15%
Some High School 18.16%
Some College 16.4%
Associate Degree 6.79%
Bachelor's Degree 35.15%
Graduate Degree 21.35%
What is the marital status of Portland residents?
A total of 26,283 people in Portland have never been married (which represents 43.96% of the total population), while 23,950 of them are wedded (40.05%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 547 (0.91%) and 6,526 (10.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 26,283 | -1.9% |
| Married | 23,950 | 2.5% |
| Separated | 547 | -9.9% |
| Widowed | 3,034 | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6,526 | -0.3% |
Never Married 43.96%
Married 40.05%
Separated 0.91%
Widowed 5.07%
Divorced 10.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Portland?
The top three means of transportation people in Portland use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 24,292 residents commute by car, 4,497 prefer going to work by walking and 848 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 24,292 | -3.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 848 | 52.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 69 | N/A |
| Railroad | 9 | 0.0% |
| Ferryboat | 133 | -23.6% |
| Bicycle | 472 | -5.2% |
| Motorcycle | 35 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 59 | -61.2% |
| Walk | 4,497 | -4.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Portland by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.