605,000
Total households
2.29
Avg household size
62.4%
Family households
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Avg household size | 2.29 | 2.51 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #10 of 35 states by average household size.
| #1 | Minnesota | 2,320,000 |
| #2 | Colorado | 2,320,000 |
| #3 | Kentucky | 1,820,000 |
| #4 | Louisiana | 1,770,000 |
| #5 | Oregon | 1,680,000 |
| #6 | Oklahoma | 1,580,000 |
| #7 | Nevada | 1,240,000 |
| #8 | Utah | 1,060,000 |
| #9 | New Mexico | 830,000 |
| #10 | Maine | 605,000 |
| #11 | New Hampshire | 570,000 |
| #12 | Montana | 460,000 |
| #13 | Rhode Island | 429,000 |
| #14 | South Dakota | 365,000 |
| #15 | Delaware | 400 |
| #16 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #17 | California | 13.6 |
| #18 | Texas | 10.9M |
| #19 | Florida | 8.6M |
| #20 | Vermont | 8 |
| #21 | New York | 7.6M |
| #22 | Massachusetts | 2.77 |
| #23 | New Jersey | 2.68 |
| #24 | Georgia | 2.66 |
| #25 | Arizona | 2.55 |
| #26 | Virginia | 2.53 |
| #27 | Illinois | 2.51 |
| #28 | Indiana | 2.51 |
| #29 | Tennessee | 2.5 |
| #30 | North Carolina | 2.48 |
| #31 | Michigan | 2.47 |
| #32 | Ohio | 2.42 |
| #33 | Missouri | 2.42 |
| #34 | Wisconsin | 2.36 |
| #35 | Washington | 2.36 |
Overview
Maine households number roughly 605,000 as of 2023, one of the smallest household counts among states. This Maine household data reflects the state's small and aging population.
Did you know?
- Maine's average household size of 2.29 is among the smallest in the nation.