Ranking of Maine Cities and Places By Population in 2021

Updated on June 18, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, among all Maine cities and places, Portland city had the highest population (68.44K), followed by Lewiston city (38.38K), and Bangor city (31.51K).

The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Maine cities and places.

You can see similar information for other states and the ranking of all cities and places in the United States.

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Ranking of Maine Cities and Places By Population in 2021
Portland city
Lewiston city
Bangor city
South Portland city
Auburn city
Biddeford city
Sanford city
Saco city
Westbrook city
Augusta city
Ranking of Maine Cities and Places By Population in 2021
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Rank City or Place Population
1 Portland city 68442
2 Lewiston city 38379
3 Bangor city 31505
4 South Portland city 27082
5 Auburn city 24286
6 Biddeford city 22539
7 Sanford city 22190
8 Saco city 20716
9 Westbrook city 20683
10 Augusta city 19050
11 Waterville city 16711
12 Brewer city 9669
13 Bath city 8818
14 Presque Isle city 8666
15 Ellsworth city 8581
16 Old Town city 7455
17 Caribou city 7422
18 Rockland city 7036
19 Belfast city 7005
20 Gardiner city 6055
21 Calais city 3096
22 Hallowell city 2582
23 Eastport city 1289