Demographics & People — Brunswick, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,928 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,500 |
| Median Age | 37.9 |
| Total Households | 6,825 |
| Family Households | 4,008 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1442 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,157 |
| Black or African American | 228 |
| Asian | 423 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 597 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 3,884 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,445 |
| Irish | 3,024 |
| Other groups | 1,742 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,596 |
| German | 1,393 |
| French Canadian | 1,343 |
| Italian | 829 |
| Scottish | 778 |
| American | 759 |
Language
| English Only | 14,616 |
| Spanish | 372 |
| Population 5+ | 15,858 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,214 |
| Population 18+ | 13,635 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brunswick, Maine.