Most Hispanic/Latino cities in Maine research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Maine’s most recent Census data to determine the most Hispanic/Latino cities based on the percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents.
4.0% Hispanic · #1 most Hispanic 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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3.8% Hispanic · #2 most Hispanic 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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3.5% Hispanic · #3 most Hispanic in Maine
Located in
York County, Maine
Saco is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 18,482 at the 2010 census. It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy, as well as General Dynamics Armament Systems, a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco sees much tourism during summer months, due to its amusement parks, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach.
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3.3% Hispanic · #4 most Hispanic in Maine
Located in
Penobscot County, Maine
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3.3% Hispanic · #5 most Hispanic in Maine
Located in
Kennebec County, Maine
Gardiner is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,800 at the 2010 census. Popular with tourists, Gardiner is noted for its culture and old architecture. Gardiner is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.
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3.1% Hispanic · #6 most Hispanic 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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3.1% Hispanic · #7 most Hispanic 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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3.1% Hispanic · #8 most Hispanic 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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3.1% Hispanic · #9 most Hispanic 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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3.0% Hispanic · #10 most Hispanic 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 Hispanic Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare data on race from the US Census for every city in Maine.
Maine’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 Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to places in Maine with a population greater than 6,000 people. That left us with 19 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each Maine city. The percentages ranked from 4.0% to 0.8%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher percentage being more Hispanic or Latino. South Portland was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Bath was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article represents our eleventh time ranking the cities in Maine with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
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Cities In Maine By Hispanic Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Population | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Portland | 26,930 | 1,082 | 4.0% |
| 2 | Westbrook | 20,775 | 780 | 3.8% |
| 3 | Saco | 20,819 | 738 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Brewer | 9,652 | 319 | 3.3% |
| 5 | Gardiner | 6,088 | 198 | 3.3% |
| 6 | Portland | 68,854 | 2,152 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Biddeford | 22,498 | 689 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Lewiston | 38,324 | 1,171 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Bangor | 31,938 | 975 | 3.1% |
| 10 | Auburn | 24,602 | 737 | 3.0% |
| 11 | Waterville | 17,077 | 507 | 3.0% |
| 12 | Old Town | 7,470 | 178 | 2.4% |
| 13 | Augusta | 19,077 | 442 | 2.3% |
| 14 | Belfast | 6,986 | 138 | 2.0% |
| 15 | Rockland | 7,035 | 100 | 1.4% |
| 16 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | 122 | 1.4% |
| 17 | Ellsworth | 8,657 | 83 | 1.0% |
| 18 | Caribou | 7,382 | 67 | 0.9% |
| 19 | Bath | 8,815 | 70 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 19 cities with more than 6,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Maine
According to the most recent data, this is an accurate list if you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations for each place across Maine.
The most Hispanic/Latino cities in Maine are South Portland, Westbrook, Saco, Brewer, Gardiner, Portland, Biddeford, Lewiston, Bangor, and Auburn. Not sold on Maine? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Hispanic Cities In Maine FAQs
What is the most Hispanic city in Maine?
South Portland is the most Hispanic or Latino city in Maine for 2026, at 4.0% of residents. Westbrook and Saco are next.
What cities in Maine have the highest Hispanic population?
The Maine cities with the highest Hispanic and Latino population shares are South Portland, Westbrook, Saco, Brewer, Gardiner, Portland, Biddeford, Lewiston, Bangor, and Auburn. We ranked all 19 places with more than 6,000 residents.
What percent of South Portland is Hispanic?
Hispanic and Latino residents make up 4.0% of South Portland, the highest share of the 19 Maine places we measured. The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
What is the least Hispanic city in Maine?
Bath is the least Hispanic or Latino city in Maine, at 0.8%. It sits at the opposite end of the same ranking.
Where does this data come from?
Every share is calculated from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020-2024), based on residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. We rank each Maine place with more than 6,000 residents.
