South Portland is a city located in Cumberland County Maine. South Portland has a 2024 population of 26,928. South Portland is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,575 in 2020.
The average household income in South Portland is $105,181 with a poverty rate of 5.23%. The median age in South Portland is 41 years: 38.3 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Portland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,547 | 84.59% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 7.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,234 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 651 | 2.44% |
| Other race | 197 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,769 | 2.21 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 5,267 | 1.31 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 4,989 | 2.91 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 1,046 | 3.11 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 467 | 2.93 | 63 | 37 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 2.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,864 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,254 | 31.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,350 | 17.12% |
| High School Graduate | 4,139 | 21.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 3,210 | 16.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,999 | 16,596 | 8,603 |
| Black | 1,052 | 878 | 342 |
| 2+ Races | 691 | 622 | 236 |
| Asian | 466 | 413 | 256 |
| Hispanic | 445 | 395 | 206 |
| Other Race | 139 | 125 | 104 |
| Native American | 68 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 74.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,802 | $60,182 | $52,713 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,188 | $68,875 | $66,133 |
| High School Graduate | $37,852 | $42,629 | $33,146 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,406 | $42,585 | $24,126 |
| Overall | $50,534 | $54,363 | $44,590 |
| Some College | $45,629 | $51,045 | $38,914 |
$50,534
Average Earnings
$54,363
Average Male
$44,590
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.66% of South Portland residents speak only English, while 11.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,736 | 1,138 | 5.24% |
| Multiple | 1,146 | 105 | 9.16% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 66 | 9.31% |
| Other | 197 | 44 | 22.34% |
| Asian | 620 | 27 | 4.35% |
| Black | 1,832 | 19 | 1.04% |
5.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.12%
Male Poverty Rate
6.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Portland is Other, with 22.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Portland is Black, with 1.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.61% |
| Some College | 9.75% |
| High School | 9.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.34% |
| Female Employed | 2.19% |
| Male Employed | 1.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,544 | $125,948 |
| Households | $82,489 | $105,181 |
| Married Families | $111,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,362 | $74,138 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,419
Number of Veterans
1,348
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 618 |
| First Gulf War | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 62 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 480 |
| 65 to 74 | 383 |
| 55 to 64 | 237 |
| 35 to 54 | 235 |
| 18 to 34 | 84 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,318 | 6.87% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 17 | 2.89% |
| Other Race | 11 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.41%
Born in South Portland
90.13%
Native Born
9.87%
Foreign Born
5.97%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
90.13% of South Portland residents were born in the United States, with 58.41% having been born in Maine. 5.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,369 | 88 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 27,281 | 88 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 27,193 | 89 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 27,104 | 88 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 27,016 | 88 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 26,928 | 88 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 26,840 | -179 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 27,019 | -58 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 27,077 | 502 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 26,575 | 943 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 25,632 | -45 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 25,677 | 170 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 25,507 | -80 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 25,587 | 29 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 25,558 | 60 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 25,498 | 209 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 25,289 | 181 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 25,108 | 33 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 25,075 | 81 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 24,994 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,324 | 161 | 0.7% |
| 1990 | 23,163 | 451 | 1.99% |
| 1980 | 22,712 | -555 | -2.39% |
| 1970 | 23,267 | 479 | 2.1% |
| 1960 | 22,788 | 922 | 4.22% |
| 1950 | 21,866 | 6,085 | 38.56% |
| 1940 | 15,781 | 1,941 | 14.02% |
| 1930 | 13,840 | 4,586 | 49.56% |
| 1920 | 9,254 | 1,783 | 23.87% |
| 1910 | 7,471 | 1,184 | 18.83% |
| 1900 | 6,287 | -21,082 | -77.03% |