100 Biggest Cities In Maine For 2020

Using the latest Census data, we detail the 100 biggest cities in Maine. You can all see a comprehensive list of all 104 cities and places in Maine.

We all love the biggest cities that the Pine Tree State has to offer. You know the places like Portland and Lewiston which make all the headlines.

But there are a bunch of other great large cities in Maine that don't get as much love.

We're going to change that right now.

Using the most recent Census data, we can tell you about all the places in Maine with a focus on the biggest. We update the data each year and this is our fourth time doing this.

You can click here to see a full table of the full of the 100 biggest cities in Maine, along with every other place over 1,000 people big. It is sortable by clicking on the headers.

Read on below to see more on the biggest cities. Or for more reading on places to live in Maine, check out:

• 10 Best Places To Live In Maine
• 10 Cheapest Places To Live In Maine
• 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Maine

How We Determined The Largest Cities In Maine

We've been ranking and dissecting cities in the Pine Tree State for over 4 years now -- making this actually the fourth time we've run the numbers. We always use the best data, the US Census. In this case, that means we are using the 2013-2017 American Community Survey.

It what is probably the most simple analysis we run each year, we ranked every place in Maine from biggest to smallest. The biggest city this year? That would be Portland.

The smallest? Blue Hill, although there are places smaller than 1,000 people not listed here, so keep that in mind as we take a look at the top ten.

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 66,937 as of 2016. This makes it the fourth least populous city in the U.S. to be the most populous in its state. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population. The Old Port district is frequented by tourists, while Portland Head Light is also a destination. The city seal depicts a phoenix rising from ashes, which is a reference to the recoveries from four devastating fires. Portland was named after the English Isle of Portland, and the city of Portland, Oregon, was in turn named after Portland, Maine.

Lewiston is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. The city borders the coastal sideways of the Gulf of Maine and is south of Augusta, the state's capital and north of Portland, the cultural hub of Maine. It is one-half of the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly referred to as "L.A." or "L-A." Lewiston exerts a significant impact upon the diversity, religious variety, commerce, education, and economic power of Maine. It is known for a relatively low cost of living, substantial access to medical care, and an extremely low violent crime rate. While the dominant language spoken in the city is English, it is home to the largest French-speaking population in the United States while it is second to St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in percentage of speakers.

Bangor is a city along the Penobscot River in the U.S. state of Maine. The city proper has a population of 33,039, while the Bangor metropolitan area has a population of 153,746. Bangor is known as the "Queen City" of Maine.

South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-largest city in the state, incorporated in 1898. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,002. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region.

Auburn is a city in and the county seat of Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 23,055 at the 2010 census. Auburn and Lewiston are known locally as the Twin Cities or Lewiston-Auburn.

Biddeford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. It is the principal commercial center of York County. The population was 21,277 at the 2010 census. Twin city of Saco, Biddeford includes the resort community of Biddeford Pool, Fortunes Rocks and Granite Point. The town is the site of the University of New England and the annual La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival. First visited by Europeans in 1616, it is the site of one of the earliest European settlements in the United States.

Saco is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 18,482 at the 2010 census. It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy, as well as General Dynamics Armament Systems, a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco sees much tourism during summer months, due to its amusement parks, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach.

Augusta is the capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County.

Westbrook is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States and a suburb of Portland. The population was 17,494 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area.

Waterville is a city in Kennebec County of the U.S. state of Maine, United States, on the west bank of the Kennebec River. Home to Colby College and Thomas College, the population was 15,722 at the 2010 census. Waterville is also the latter of the cities which make up the Augusta-Waterville, ME Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Now on to numbers 11-100 Biggest in Maine

We hope that you find the big city, or really any city, that's right for you. Below is a list of the rest of the biggest cities along with every other place in Maine.

Have fun snacking around in the Pine Tree State!

For more reading on Maine, check out:

• 10 Best Places To Raise A Family In Maine
• These Are The 10 Best Places To Retire In Maine
• These Are The 10 Richest Cities In Maine
• 10 Safest Places In Maine
• 10 Worst Places To Live In Maine
• Most Expensive Places To Live In Maine

Detailed List Of The Biggest Cities In Maine

Rank	City	Current Population	2010	Growth
1	Portland	66,735	66,138	0.9%
2	Lewiston	36,097	36,684	-1.6%
3	Bangor	32,098	32,899	-2.4%
4	South Portland	25,515	24,804	2.9%
5	Auburn	23,064	23,279	-0.9%
6	Biddeford	21,452	21,490	-0.2%
7	Saco	19,342	18,398	5.1%
8	Augusta	18,635	19,150	-2.7%
9	Westbrook	18,417	17,314	6.4%
10	Waterville	16,515	15,777	4.7%
11	Brunswick	15,244	14,821	2.9%
12	Orono	9,474	8,942	5.9%
13	Presque Isle	9,162	9,673	-5.3%
14	Brewer	9,123	9,433	-3.3%
15	Old Orchard Beach	8,809	8,757	0.6%
16	Bath	8,320	8,759	-5.0%
17	Ellsworth	7,960	7,555	5.4%
18	Caribou	7,749	8,235	-5.9%
19	Old Town	7,549	7,886	-4.3%
20	Rockland	7,190	7,431	-3.2%
21	Gorham	6,711	7,288	-7.9%
22	Belfast	6,696	6,691	0.1%
23	Skowhegan	6,434	6,794	-5.3%
24	Topsham	6,103	6,362	-4.1%
25	North Windham	5,820	4,725	23.2%
26	Kennebunk	5,809	5,215	11.4%
27	Gardiner	5,667	5,898	-3.9%
28	Yarmouth	5,608	5,849	-4.1%
29	Winslow	5,004	7,823	-36.0%
30	Scarborough	4,796	4,336	10.6%
31	Houlton	4,693	4,985	-5.9%
32	Kittery	4,376	4,933	-11.3%
33	Millinocket	4,314	4,655	-7.3%
34	Lisbon Falls	4,189	4,244	-1.3%
35	Hampden	3,889	4,109	-5.4%
36	Farmington	3,878	4,227	-8.3%
37	Rumford	3,771	4,647	-18.9%
38	Camden	3,442	3,693	-6.8%
39	South Eliot	3,325	3,403	-2.3%
40	Fairfield	3,152	2,423	30.1%
41	Calais	2,998	3,192	-6.1%
42	Pittsfield	2,873	3,409	-15.7%
43	Norway	2,703	2,812	-3.9%
44	Lincoln	2,703	3,411	-20.8%
45	Bucksport	2,654	2,872	-7.6%
46	Cumberland Center	2,644	2,519	5.0%
47	Madawaska	2,633	3,452	-23.7%
48	Winthrop	2,594	2,937	-11.7%
49	York Harbor	2,542	2,973	-14.5%
50	Hallowell	2,506	2,479	1.1%
51	Madison	2,502	2,867	-12.7%
52	Dover-Foxcroft	2,496	2,603	-4.1%
53	Berwick	2,415	2,205	9.5%
54	Lake Arrowhead	2,358	3,019	-21.9%
55	Cape Neddick	2,316	3,198	-27.6%
56	Oakland	2,292	2,694	-14.9%
57	Fort Kent	2,291	2,918	-21.5%
58	Dexter	2,287	1,821	25.6%
59	Milo	2,233	1,940	15.1%
60	Bridgton	2,198	2,546	-13.7%
61	Milford	2,191	2,214	-1.0%
62	Bar Harbor	2,172	2,585	-16.0%
63	South Paris	2,158	2,430	-11.2%
64	Farmingdale	2,068	2,082	-0.7%
65	Falmouth	2,049	2,108	-2.8%
66	Thomaston	2,018	2,095	-3.7%
67	Randolph	1,996	1,973	1.2%
68	Wilton	1,982	2,374	-16.5%
69	Mechanic Falls	1,894	2,349	-19.4%
70	Newport	1,760	1,973	-10.8%
71	Steep Falls	1,720	982	75.2%
72	Van Buren	1,687	2,289	-26.3%
73	East Millinocket	1,673	1,609	4.0%
74	Mexico	1,626	2,153	-24.5%
75	Fort Fairfield	1,610	2,338	-31.1%
76	Richmond	1,602	1,940	-17.4%
77	Livermore Falls	1,589	1,791	-11.3%
78	Fryeburg	1,548	1,578	-1.9%
79	Falmouth Foreside	1,544	1,428	8.1%
80	Limestone	1,426	1,603	-11.0%
81	Freeport	1,412	1,530	-7.7%
82	Chisholm	1,411	1,229	14.8%
83	North Berwick	1,389	1,488	-6.7%
84	Eastport	1,351	1,425	-5.2%
85	Dixfield	1,292	1,303	-0.8%
86	Damariscotta	1,286	1,355	-5.1%
87	Norridgewock	1,283	1,543	-16.9%
88	Waldoboro	1,260	1,056	19.3%
89	Oxford	1,239	1,259	-1.6%
90	Winterport	1,195	1,697	-29.6%
91	Boothbay Harbor	1,131	1,036	9.2%
92	Kennebunkport	1,121	1,109	1.1%
93	South Windham	1,113	1,330	-16.3%
94	Howland	1,106	917	20.6%
95	Kittery Point	1,086	1,134	-4.2%
96	Greenville	1,075	1,246	-13.7%
97	Washburn	1,065	1,066	-0.1%
98	Machias	1,060	1,351	-21.5%
99	Anson	1,057	942	12.2%
100	Wiscasset	1,042	1,059	-1.6%
101	Alfred	1,034	0	nan%
102	Searsport	1,030	1,030	0.0%
103	West Kennebunk	1,023	1,285	-20.4%
104	Blue Hill	1,011	1,071	-5.6%

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