South Portland, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
25,665
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
6.9%
Median Home
$276,100
Median Income
$67,198
Median Rent
$1,346
South Portland SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
South Portland, ME Crime Report
434
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,695.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Portland / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 434 | 1,695.8 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 125.0 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 10 | 39.1 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 66.4 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 402 | 1,570.7 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 93.8 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 346 | 1,351.9 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 125.0 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
South Portland, ME Cost Of Living
113
South Portland's Overall Cost Of Living
South Portland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | South Portland | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 123 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
South Portland, ME Photos
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Rankings for South Portland in Maine
Map Of South Portland, ME
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8
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Population over time in South Portland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,665 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 25,515 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 25,431 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 25,397 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 25,304 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 25,154 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 25,073 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 24,997 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 24,918 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 24,804 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Portland
| Race | South Portland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.9% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in South Portland
| Gender | South Portland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Portland for adults over 25
| Education | South Portland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For South Portland, Maine
| Income | South Portland | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
