Most Asian cities in Maine research summary. We analyzed Maine’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in Maine based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in Maine is Westbrook based on the most recent Census data.
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Westbrook is 3.49% Asian.
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The least Asian city in Maine is Rockland.
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Rockland is 0.0% Asian.
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Maine is 1.1% Asian.
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Maine is the 46th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in Maine with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in Maine had the largest Asian population? Westbrook took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in Maine for 2025. 3.49% of Westbrook identify as Asian.
Read 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 Asian, check out the best places to live in Maine or the most diverse places in Maine.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In Maine For 2025
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Population: 20,484
% Asian: 3.49%
# Of Asian Residents: 715
More on Westbrook: Data
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Population: 68,505
% Asian: 3.17%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,173
More on Portland: Data
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Population: 26,780
% Asian: 2.83%
# Of Asian Residents: 758
More on South Portland: Data
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Population: 16,704
% Asian: 1.98%
# Of Asian Residents: 331
More on Waterville: Data
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Population: 31,663
% Asian: 1.85%
# Of Asian Residents: 586
More on Bangor: Data
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Population: 37,886
% Asian: 1.66%
# Of Asian Residents: 628
More on Lewiston: Data
7. Biddeford
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Population: 22,463
% Asian: 1.62%
# Of Asian Residents: 365
More on Biddeford:
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Population: 8,550
% Asian: 1.51%
# Of Asian Residents: 129
More on Ellsworth: Data
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Population: 18,999
% Asian: 1.41%
# Of Asian Residents: 267
More on Augusta: Data
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Population: 20,636
% Asian: 1.26%
# Of Asian Residents: 260
More on Saco: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Maine With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in Maine.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2019-2023 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 Asian alone.
We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 6,000 people. That left us with 19 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 3.5% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Westbrook took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Rockland was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in Maine with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Maine ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Asian Populations Across Maine
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across Maine according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in Maine are Westbrook, Portland, South Portland, Waterville, Bangor, Lewiston, Biddeford, Ellsworth, Augusta, and Saco.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in Maine:
- Rockland
- Brewer
- Old Town
For more Maine reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In Maine
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Westbrook | 20,484 | 715 | 3.49% |
| 2 | Portland | 68,505 | 2,173 | 3.17% |
| 3 | South Portland | 26,780 | 758 | 2.83% |
| 4 | Waterville | 16,704 | 331 | 1.98% |
| 5 | Bangor | 31,663 | 586 | 1.85% |
| 6 | Lewiston | 37,886 | 628 | 1.66% |
| 7 | Biddeford | 22,463 | 365 | 1.62% |
| 8 | Ellsworth | 8,550 | 129 | 1.51% |
| 9 | Augusta | 18,999 | 267 | 1.41% |
| 10 | Saco | 20,636 | 260 | 1.26% |
| 11 | Auburn | 24,294 | 242 | 1.0% |
| 12 | Gardiner | 6,047 | 53 | 0.88% |
| 13 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | 57 | 0.65% |
| 14 | Bath | 8,801 | 49 | 0.56% |
| 15 | Caribou | 7,427 | 35 | 0.47% |
| 16 | Belfast | 6,985 | 32 | 0.46% |
| 17 | Old Town | 7,439 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 18 | Brewer | 9,654 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 19 | Rockland | 6,991 | 0 | 0.0% |