First sunrise
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is among the first places in the U.S. to see the sunrise for much of the year.
Capital: AugustaLargest city: PortlandNickname: The Pine Tree StateStatehood: 1820
Maine at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
91,633 km²
39th largest state
Population
1,405,012
17.6 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 42nd in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
3.9%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$102 billion
$71,742 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
11,609
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
16,766
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−5,157
Births minus deaths
Population change
+5,366
July 2023–June 2024
Maine data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Maine
16 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Maine, United States
Cumberland County
County seat: Portland
305,940
Population
$54,238
Income per capita
$411,400
Median home value
3.2%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 836 mi²
- Population density
- 366 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
16 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Maine
Lobster leader
Maine lands most of the American lobster caught in the United States.
The most forested state
Close to 90% of Maine is covered by forest, the highest share of any state.
One neighbor only
Maine is the only state that borders just one other U.S. state, New Hampshire.