Demographics & People — South Portland, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,780 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 12,148 |
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| Family Households | 6,450 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2436 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,392 |
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| Black or African American | 1,836 |
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| Asian | 758 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,642 |
| English | 4,976 |
| Irish | 4,974 |
| French (except Basque) | 3,095 |
| Other groups | 2,636 |
| Italian | 2,205 |
| German | 2,037 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,800 |
| French Canadian | 1,340 |
| Scottish | 1,099 |
Language
| English Only | 22,604 |
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| Spanish | 342 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,481 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,419 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,216 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Portland, Maine.
