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.
3.9% Asian · #1 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Cumberland County, Maine
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.
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3.4% Asian · #2 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Cumberland County, 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.
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2.1% Asian · #3 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Cumberland County, Maine
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.
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1.8% Asian · #4 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Kennebec County, Maine
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.
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1.7% Asian · #5 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Penobscot County, Maine
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.
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1.7% Asian · #6 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Androscoggin County, 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.
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1.6% Asian · #7 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Hancock County, Maine
Ellsworth is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States. The 2010 Census determined it had a population of 7,741. Ellsworth was Maine’s fastest growing city from 2000-2010, with a growth rate of nearly 20 percent. With historic buildings and other points of interest, Ellsworth is popular with tourists.
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1.3% Asian · #8 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Kennebec County, Maine
Augusta is the capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County.
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1.3% Asian · #9 most Asian in Maine
Located in
York County, Maine
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.
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1.2% Asian · #10 most Asian in Maine
Located in
Androscoggin County, Maine
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.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Maine With The Largest Asian Population For 2026
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 2020-2024 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 3.9% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher percentage being more Asian. Portland took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Rockland was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report reflects our eleventh time ranking the cities in Maine with the largest Asian population.
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Cities In Maine By Asian Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 68,854 | 2,689 | 3.9% |
| 2 | South Portland | 26,930 | 911 | 3.4% |
| 3 | Westbrook | 20,775 | 438 | 2.1% |
| 4 | Waterville | 17,077 | 304 | 1.8% |
| 5 | Bangor | 31,938 | 537 | 1.7% |
| 6 | Lewiston | 38,324 | 637 | 1.7% |
| 7 | Ellsworth | 8,657 | 135 | 1.6% |
| 8 | Augusta | 19,077 | 247 | 1.3% |
| 9 | Biddeford | 22,498 | 284 | 1.3% |
| 10 | Auburn | 24,602 | 303 | 1.2% |
| 11 | Saco | 20,819 | 245 | 1.2% |
| 12 | Gardiner | 6,088 | 53 | 0.9% |
| 13 | Bath | 8,815 | 72 | 0.8% |
| 14 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | 69 | 0.8% |
| 15 | Belfast | 6,986 | 33 | 0.5% |
| 16 | Caribou | 7,382 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 17 | Brewer | 9,652 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 18 | Old Town | 7,470 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 | Rockland | 7,035 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 19 cities with more than 6,000 residents.
Summary
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 Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Waterville, Bangor, Lewiston, Ellsworth, Augusta, Biddeford, and Auburn.
