Cities in Maine

155 cities and towns · Population 665,716

Total Cities

155

Total Population

665,716

Largest City

Portland

Median Income

$64,613

About Maine

Maine is home to 155 cities and towns with a combined population of 665,716 residents according to the latest US Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates. The largest city is Portland, and the median household income across the state is $64,613 per year. Browse the table below to compare cities by population and income, or explore the full Maine city rankings. See how cities compare on housing costs in our Maine cost of living guide.

Economy & Income

The economic landscape of Maine features a median household income of $64,613. The wealthiest community by income is Falmouth Foreside at $152,870 per year. The state's average unemployment rate is 5.9% and the poverty rate averages 14.4% across all communities. 31.2% of residents statewide hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Housing & Cost of Living

The typical home in Maine is valued at $251,113, with median monthly rent at $972. The home-value-to-income ratio is approximately 3.9x the median income, a moderate figure that reflects a balanced housing market. For city-by-city housing data, see our Maine cost of living breakdown.

Demographics

The population of Maine is distributed across 155 communities, ranging from Littlejohn Island (95 residents) to Portland (68,505 residents). The median age across Maine is 46.6 years. Explore individual city pages for detailed demographic breakdowns including race, ethnicity, education, and employment data.

Largest Cities in Maine

City	Population	Median Income
Portland	68,505	$76,174
Lewiston	37,886	$56,558
Bangor	31,663	$58,096
South Portland	26,780	$84,563
Auburn	24,294	$66,552
Biddeford	22,463	$69,794
Sanford	22,095	$70,570
Saco	20,636	$84,328
Westbrook	20,484	$85,868
Augusta	18,999	$48,756
Brunswick	16,928	$68,190
Waterville	16,704	$47,489
Orono	10,699	$56,890
Brewer	9,654	$51,490
Old Orchard Beach	9,150	$65,842
Bath	8,801	$65,565
Presque Isle	8,736	$57,396
Ellsworth	8,550	$70,990
Old Town	7,439	$49,329
Caribou	7,427	$54,271

All Cities in Maine

Portland68,505 Lewiston37,886 Bangor31,663 South Portland26,780 Auburn24,294 Biddeford22,463 Sanford22,095 Saco20,636 Westbrook20,484 Augusta18,999 Brunswick16,928 Waterville16,704 Orono10,699 Brewer9,654 Old Orchard Beach9,150 Bath8,801 Presque Isle8,736 Ellsworth8,550 Old Town7,439 Caribou7,427 Gorham7,365 Rockland6,991 Belfast6,985 Topsham6,962 Skowhegan6,638 Yarmouth6,293 Gardiner6,047 Kennebunk6,008 Winslow5,701 North Windham5,633 Oak Hill5,365 Kittery5,284 Houlton4,958 Hampden4,937 Farmington4,879 Lisbon Falls4,185 Millinocket4,111 South Eliot4,021 Rumford4,017 York Harbor3,853 Camden3,665 Lisbon3,453 South Berwick3,441 Lake Arrowhead3,273 Norway3,145 Bucksport3,140 Calais3,087 Pittsfield3,078 Madawaska2,960 Cumberland Center2,811 Dover-Foxcroft2,758 Oakland2,714 Winthrop2,666 Cape Neddick2,578 Lincoln2,576 Hallowell2,570 South Paris2,570 Madison2,552 Fort Kent2,453 Fairfield2,432 Milford2,312 Bar Harbor2,311 Mechanic Falls2,300 Farmingdale2,163 Falmouth Foreside2,148 Berwick2,085 Mexico2,026 Thomaston2,021 Richmond1,946 Dunstan1,916 Veazie1,866 Dexter1,840 Wilton1,822 North Berwick1,811 Dixfield1,770 Steep Falls1,720 Bridgton1,666 Fryeburg1,665 Fort Fairfield1,632 Van Buren1,614 East Millinocket1,545 Freeport1,544 Waldoboro1,487 Randolph1,479 Newport1,469 Kennebunkport1,450 Falmouth1,447 Milo1,445 Machias1,395 West Kennebunk1,367 Wiscasset1,273 Searsport1,264 Livermore Falls1,250 Eastport1,230 Howland1,208 Damariscotta1,172 Norridgewock1,155 Oxford1,135 Limestone1,120 Chisholm1,115 Cornish1,080 Blue Hill1,066 Woodland1,059 South Windham1,047 Clinton1,043 Winterport1,043 Kittery Point1,008 Washburn958 Boothbay Harbor948 Mars Hill934 Castine926 Greenville883 Greene882 Bradley872 Kezar Falls834 Gray810 Bowdoinham768 Little Falls735 Alfred696 Anson687 Ashland676 Corinna636 Jonesport634 Guilford630 Newcastle621 Bingham613 Kingfield583 Mapleton582 Casco573 Hartland572 Southwest Harbor563 Brownville Junction559 Bethel546 Turner543 Rangeley532 Cousins Island509 Danforth507 Patten502 Sabattus497 Oakfield464 Naples463 Mattawamkeag428 North Anson420 Northeast Harbor410 Milbridge394 Eagle Lake378 Standish344 Island Falls343 Winter Harbor321 Lubec320 Unity320 Grand Isle244 Blaine225 Vanceboro158 Littlejohn Island95

Maine City Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maine

How many cities are in Maine?

Maine has 155 cities and towns with a combined population of 665,716 residents according to US Census Bureau data.

What is the largest city in Maine?

The largest city in Maine is Portland by population. It has 68,505 residents and a median household income of $76,174.

What is the median household income in Maine?

The median household income across Maine is $64,613 per year. The highest-income city is Falmouth Foreside at $152,870.

What is the most popular city in Maine?

Portland is the most populated city in Maine with 68,505 residents and a median income of $76,174.

What are the top 5 cities in Maine by population?

The five largest cities in Maine are: 1. Portland (68,505), 2. Lewiston (37,886), 3. Bangor (31,663), 4. South Portland (26,780), 5. Auburn (24,294).

What is the smallest city in Maine?

The smallest city in Maine by population is Littlejohn Island with 95 residents.

What is the cost of living in Maine?

The median household income in Maine is $64,613. The median home value across the state is $251,113 and median rent is $972/month. See our detailed cost of living guide for Maine for city-level breakdowns.