Ranking of Maine Cities and Places By Population with African Ancestry in 2021

Updated on April 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, there were 2.58K people in Maine with African ancestry. Among all Maine cities and places, Portland city had the highest population with African ancestry (1.20K), followed by Westbrook city (316), and Bangor city (195).

The chart and table below shows the top 10 cities and places with high number of people with African ancestry.

You can see similar information for other states and for other ancestry groups in Maine.

Related Topics: US Census 2021 Topic List.
Data Source: US Census Bureau.
Ranking of Maine Cities and Places By Population with African Ancestry in 2021
Portland city
Westbrook city
Bangor city
Lewiston city
Orono CDP
Farmington CDP
South Berwick CDP
Auburn city
South Portland city
North Windham CDP
Ranking of Maine Cities and Places By Population with African Ancestry in 2021
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Rank City or Place Population
1 Portland city 1197
2 Westbrook city 316
3 Bangor city 195
4 Lewiston city 116
5 Orono CDP 83
6 Farmington CDP 74
7 South Berwick CDP 49
8 Auburn city 41
9 South Portland city 38
10 North Windham CDP 36
10 Yarmouth CDP 36
11 Topsham CDP 28
12 Lake Arrowhead CDP 25
13 Brewer city 24
14 Bridgton CDP 23
15 Sanford city 12
16 Lisbon Falls CDP 10
17 Ellsworth city 8
18 Augusta city 7
18 Belfast city 7
18 Pittsfield CDP 7
19 Gorham CDP 6
20 Waterville city 4
21 Kittery CDP 3
22 Jonesport CDP 1