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Portland, Maine, is a thriving city located on the Atlantic coast. With a population of 68,063 and a population density of 3,097 people per square mile, Portland offers an abundance of resources and entertainment for its residents. The city is home to several businesses such as Sebago Brewing Company, Forage Market, and Portland Harbor Hotel. Residents can also enjoy year-round outdoor activities like hiking in the White Mountains or skiing at Sunday River Ski Resort. Portland is also home to many non-profit organizations such as Preble Street and Greater Portland Landmarks that help preserve the natural beauty of the area. The city also hosts local sporting events such as the Portland Sea Dogs minor league baseball team and the Maine Red Claws NBA G League team.

The population in Portland is 68,063. There are 3,156 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Portland is 36.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Portland is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Portland
- 39.6% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Portland

- 81.1% are White
- 8.6% are Black
- 3.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeoplePortland, MaineUnited States
  68,063.0329,725,481.0
  51.2%50.5%
  48.9%49.5%
  36.938.4
 
  66,706.0326,569,308.0
  66,089.0309,327,143.0
  64,249.0285,036,114.0
  64,358.0251,960,433.0
  4.0%15.6%
  3.8%30.8%
 
  3155.693.4
  21.5693531905.423
  47.872264836.791
 
  81.7%59.4%
  8.9%12.2%
  4.0%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.1%0.4%
  2.8%3.2%
  2.4%18.4%
 
  39.6%49.8%
  38.6%48.0%
  1.0%1.8%
  60.4%50.2%
  44.4%33.8%
  11.4%10.8%
  4.6%5.6%
 
  2.122.6
  31,237.0124,010,992.0
  13,490.080,755,759.0
  28.1%30.5%
  49.2%42.9%
  17,747.043,255,233.0
  13.7%15.8%
  9.0%10.8%
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Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 6 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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