43.9/sq mi
Density
30,843 sq mi
Land area
61%
Rural share
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Density (people/sq mi) | 43.9 | 94.8 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #36 of 50 states by population density.
| #1 | Connecticut | 636 |
| #2 | Hawaii | 636 |
| #3 | Arkansas | 636 |
| #4 | Mississippi | 636 |
| #5 | Alabama | 636 |
| #6 | West Virginia | 636 |
| #7 | Nebraska | 636 |
| #8 | Maryland | 636 |
| #9 | Iowa | 636 |
| #10 | Idaho | 636 |
| #11 | Kansas | 636 |
| #12 | New Jersey | 492 |
| #13 | Rhode Island | 410 |
| #14 | Massachusetts | 354 |
| #15 | Delaware | 208 |
| #16 | New York | 163 |
| #17 | Florida | 160 |
| #18 | Washington | 119.6 |
| #19 | Pennsylvania | 110 |
| #20 | Ohio | 102 |
| #21 | California | 97 |
| #22 | Illinois | 88 |
| #23 | Virginia | 87 |
| #24 | North Carolina | 79 |
| #25 | Indiana | 73 |
| #26 | Georgia | 73 |
| #27 | Michigan | 68 |
| #28 | Arizona | 66.7 |
| #29 | Tennessee | 66 |
| #30 | South Carolina | 65 |
| #31 | New Hampshire | 58 |
| #32 | Alaska | 50 |
| #33 | Wyoming | 49 |
| #34 | North Dakota | 47 |
| #35 | Kentucky | 44 |
| #36 | Maine | 43.9 |
| #37 | Wisconsin | 43 |
| #38 | Texas | 42 |
| #39 | Vermont | 41 |
| #40 | Missouri | 34 |
| #41 | Louisiana | 34 |
| #42 | Minnesota | 26 |
| #43 | Colorado | 22 |
| #44 | Oklahoma | 22 |
| #45 | Oregon | 17 |
| #46 | Utah | 16 |
| #47 | Nevada | 11.4 |
| #48 | New Mexico | 6.8 |
| #49 | South Dakota | 4.6 |
| #50 | Montana | 3 |
Overview
Maine population density remains among the lowest east of the Mississippi River. This low Maine density reflects the state's status as the most rural state in the nation.
Did you know?
- Maine is the most rural state in the country, with 61% of residents living in rural areas.