Youngest Cities in Maine
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest 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 lowest median age from lowest to highest. Castine leads the ranking with a value of 20.5 years and a population of 926.
The top three cities are Castine (20.5 years), Orono (21.7 years), and Bowdoinham (28.6 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maine.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Castine | 20.5 years | 926 |
| #2 | Orono | 21.7 years | 10,699 |
| #3 | Bowdoinham | 28.6 years | 768 |
| #4 | Sabattus | 29.8 years | 497 |
| #5 | Lake Arrowhead | 31.0 years | 3,273 |
| #6 | West Kennebunk | 33.5 years | 1,367 |
| #7 | Gray | 34.0 years | 810 |
| #8 | Waterville | 34.5 years | 16,704 |
| #9 | Richmond | 34.6 years | 1,946 |
| #10 | Fairfield | 34.9 years | 2,432 |
| #11 | Little Falls | 35.3 years | 735 |
| #12 | Corinna | 35.9 years | 636 |
| #13 | Biddeford | 36.1 years | 22,463 |
| #14 | Farmingdale | 36.2 years | 2,163 |
| #15 | Farmington | 37.0 years | 4,879 |
| #16 | Lisbon | 37.0 years | 3,453 |
| #17 | Cumberland Center | 37.4 years | 2,811 |
| #18 | Mapleton | 37.4 years | 582 |
| #19 | Old Town | 37.5 years | 7,439 |
| #20 | Portland | 37.5 years | 68,505 |
| #21 | Westbrook | 37.5 years | 20,484 |
| #22 | Kezar Falls | 37.6 years | 834 |
| #23 | Lewiston | 37.8 years | 37,886 |
| #24 | Gorham | 38.2 years | 7,365 |
| #25 | Brunswick | 38.3 years | 16,928 |
| #26 | Yarmouth | 38.3 years | 6,293 |
| #27 | Livermore Falls | 38.5 years | 1,250 |
| #28 | Mechanic Falls | 38.7 years | 2,300 |
| #29 | South Paris | 38.9 years | 2,570 |
| #30 | Skowhegan | 39.0 years | 6,638 |
| #31 | Bethel | 39.1 years | 546 |
| #32 | Dixfield | 39.2 years | 1,770 |
| #33 | Pittsfield | 39.3 years | 3,078 |
| #34 | Steep Falls | 39.3 years | 1,720 |
| #35 | Jonesport | 39.6 years | 634 |
| #36 | Anson | 39.8 years | 687 |
| #37 | Oxford | 39.9 years | 1,135 |
| #38 | Winthrop | 40.1 years | 2,666 |
| #39 | Bradley | 40.3 years | 872 |
| #40 | Cornish | 40.4 years | 1,080 |
| #41 | Sanford | 40.4 years | 22,095 |
| #42 | Hampden | 40.5 years | 4,937 |
| #43 | Brewer | 40.6 years | 9,654 |
| #44 | Auburn | 40.7 years | 24,294 |
| #45 | Bangor | 40.7 years | 31,663 |
| #46 | South Portland | 40.7 years | 26,780 |
| #47 | Ellsworth | 40.9 years | 8,550 |
| #48 | Washburn | 40.9 years | 958 |
| #49 | Searsport | 41.0 years | 1,264 |
| #50 | Bridgton | 41.3 years | 1,666 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in Maine?
Castine ranks #1 for youngest cities in Maine with a value of 20.5 years and a population of 926.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Maine?
There are 50 cities ranked for youngest 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 youngest cities?
You can compare Maine's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.