Most Hispanic/Latino cities in Maine research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Maine’s most recent Census data to determine the most Hispanic/Latino cities based on the percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Hispanic/Latino city in Maine is Bangor, based on the most recent Census data.
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Bangor is 2.92% Hispanic/Latino.
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The least Hispanic/Latino city in Maine is Caribou.
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Caribou is 0.21% Hispanic/Latino.
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Maine is 1.9% Hispanic/Latino.
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Maine is the 49th most Hispanic/Latino state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Cities In Maine With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
What’s the city in Maine with the largest Hispanic/Latino population? Bangor took the number one overall spot for the largest Hispanic population in Maine for 2024.
Continue below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Maine ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Maine or the safest places in Maine.
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Population: 31,705
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 926
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.92%
More on Bangor: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 26,656
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 742
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.78%
More on South Portland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 22,438
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 621
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.77%
More on Biddeford: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 37,577
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,009
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.69%
More on Lewiston: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 15,785
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 398
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.52%
More on Waterville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 18,938
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 463
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.44%
More on Augusta: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 68,280
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,578
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.31%
More on Portland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 24,038
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 487
% Hispanic/Latino: 2.03%
More on Auburn: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 20,339
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 385
% Hispanic/Latino: 1.89%
More on Westbrook: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,953
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 121
% Hispanic/Latino: 1.74%
More on Belfast: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Maine With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2024
We used Saturday Night Science to compare data on race from the US Census for every city in Maine.
Maine’s most recently available data comes from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to places in Maine with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 19 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each Maine city. The percentages ranked from 2.9% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Bangor was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Caribou was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article represents our tenth time ranking the cities in Maine with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Maine ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Maine
According to the most recent data, this is an accurate list if you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations for each place across Maine.
The most Hispanic/Latino cities in Maine are Bangor, South Portland, Biddeford, Lewiston, Waterville, Augusta, Portland, Auburn, Westbrook, and Belfast.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Maine:
- Caribou
- Rockland
- Bath
For more Maine reading, check out:
Most Hispanic Cities In Maine
| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Pop. | % Hispanic |
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| 1 | Bangor | 31,705 | 926 | 2.92% |
| 2 | South Portland | 26,656 | 742 | 2.78% |
| 3 | Biddeford | 22,438 | 621 | 2.77% |
| 4 | Lewiston | 37,577 | 1,009 | 2.69% |
| 5 | Waterville | 15,785 | 398 | 2.52% |
| 6 | Augusta | 18,938 | 463 | 2.44% |
| 7 | Portland | 68,280 | 1,578 | 2.31% |
| 8 | Auburn | 24,038 | 487 | 2.03% |
| 9 | Westbrook | 20,339 | 385 | 1.89% |
| 10 | Belfast | 6,953 | 121 | 1.74% |
| 11 | Saco | 20,446 | 353 | 1.73% |
| 12 | Ellsworth | 8,478 | 137 | 1.62% |
| 13 | Brewer | 9,633 | 143 | 1.48% |
| 14 | Presque Isle | 8,772 | 129 | 1.47% |
| 15 | Gardiner | 5,994 | 63 | 1.05% |
| 16 | Old Town | 7,458 | 72 | 0.97% |
| 17 | Bath | 8,775 | 61 | 0.7% |
| 18 | Rockland | 6,986 | 35 | 0.5% |
| 19 | Caribou | 7,454 | 16 | 0.21% |