South Portland, Maine

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
26,656
Population
$82,489
Median Income
$360,000
Home Value
41.0
Median Age

Demographics

South Portland has a population of 26,656 with a median age of 41.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
84.6%
Black
7.2%
Other
3.0%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian
2.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population26,656
Median Age41.0
White84.6%
Black or African American7.2%
Asian2.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Other / Two or More Races3.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in South Portland is $82,489, which is 9.8% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $47,678. The poverty rate is 5.2%.

$82,489
Median Household Income
$47,678
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in South Portland is 2.9%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In South Portland, 96.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
96.2%
Bachelor's+
49.1%
Graduate+
17.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher96.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher49.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree17.1%

Housing

The median home value in South Portland is $360,000, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,607. The homeownership rate is 62.4%.

$360,000
Median Home Value
$1,607/mo
Median Rent
62.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$360,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,607
Homeownership Rate62.4%
Vacancy Rate5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of South Portland, Maine?
The population of South Portland, Maine is 26,656 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in South Portland, Maine?
The median household income in South Portland, Maine is $82,489. This is 9.8% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in South Portland, Maine?
The median home value in South Portland, Maine is $360,000. The median monthly rent is $1,607.
What percentage of people in South Portland have a college degree?
In South Portland, Maine, 49.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 96.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is South Portland, Maine an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in South Portland, Maine is 4.4x (median home value $360,000 vs. median income $82,489), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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