Most Populated Cities in Maine
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Maine based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Portland leads the ranking with a value of 68,505 and a population of 68,505.
The top three cities are Portland (68,505), Lewiston (37,886), and Bangor (31,663). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maine.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Portland | 68,505 | 68,505 |
| #2 | Lewiston | 37,886 | 37,886 |
| #3 | Bangor | 31,663 | 31,663 |
| #4 | South Portland | 26,780 | 26,780 |
| #5 | Auburn | 24,294 | 24,294 |
| #6 | Biddeford | 22,463 | 22,463 |
| #7 | Sanford | 22,095 | 22,095 |
| #8 | Saco | 20,636 | 20,636 |
| #9 | Westbrook | 20,484 | 20,484 |
| #10 | Augusta | 18,999 | 18,999 |
| #11 | Brunswick | 16,928 | 16,928 |
| #12 | Waterville | 16,704 | 16,704 |
| #13 | Orono | 10,699 | 10,699 |
| #14 | Brewer | 9,654 | 9,654 |
| #15 | Old Orchard Beach | 9,150 | 9,150 |
| #16 | Bath | 8,801 | 8,801 |
| #17 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | 8,736 |
| #18 | Ellsworth | 8,550 | 8,550 |
| #19 | Old Town | 7,439 | 7,439 |
| #20 | Caribou | 7,427 | 7,427 |
| #21 | Gorham | 7,365 | 7,365 |
| #22 | Rockland | 6,991 | 6,991 |
| #23 | Belfast | 6,985 | 6,985 |
| #24 | Topsham | 6,962 | 6,962 |
| #25 | Skowhegan | 6,638 | 6,638 |
| #26 | Yarmouth | 6,293 | 6,293 |
| #27 | Gardiner | 6,047 | 6,047 |
| #28 | Kennebunk | 6,008 | 6,008 |
| #29 | Winslow | 5,701 | 5,701 |
| #30 | North Windham | 5,633 | 5,633 |
| #31 | Oak Hill | 5,365 | 5,365 |
| #32 | Kittery | 5,284 | 5,284 |
| #33 | Houlton | 4,958 | 4,958 |
| #34 | Hampden | 4,937 | 4,937 |
| #35 | Farmington | 4,879 | 4,879 |
| #36 | Lisbon Falls | 4,185 | 4,185 |
| #37 | Millinocket | 4,111 | 4,111 |
| #38 | South Eliot | 4,021 | 4,021 |
| #39 | Rumford | 4,017 | 4,017 |
| #40 | York Harbor | 3,853 | 3,853 |
| #41 | Camden | 3,665 | 3,665 |
| #42 | Lisbon | 3,453 | 3,453 |
| #43 | South Berwick | 3,441 | 3,441 |
| #44 | Lake Arrowhead | 3,273 | 3,273 |
| #45 | Norway | 3,145 | 3,145 |
| #46 | Bucksport | 3,140 | 3,140 |
| #47 | Calais | 3,087 | 3,087 |
| #48 | Pittsfield | 3,078 | 3,078 |
| #49 | Madawaska | 2,960 | 2,960 |
| #50 | Cumberland Center | 2,811 | 2,811 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Maine?
Portland ranks #1 for most populated cities in Maine with a value of 68,505 and a population of 68,505.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Maine?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Maine. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Maine compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Maine's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.