Most Native American places in Maine research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Maine cities with the highest percentage of Native American residents for 2026. The data comes from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 vintage, which breaks down race by origin.
The city with the highest percentage of Native Americans is Old Town. 2.33% of people in Old Town are Native Americans.
The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Westbrook. 0.00% of people in Westbrook are Native American.
The city with the most Native Americans is Presque Isle. 182 people in Presque Isle are Native American.
The city with the fewest Native Americans is Westbrook. 0 people in Westbrook are Native American.
The United States has 1,698,432 Native Americans and is 0.51% Native American.
Which city in Maine had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Maine for 2026 is Old Town. 2.33% of Old Town identify as Native American.
2.3% Native American · 174 Native American residents
Old Town is a city in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 7,840 at the 2010 census. The city’s developed area is chiefly located on relatively large Marsh Island, though its boundaries extend beyond that. The island is surrounded and defined by the Penobscot River to the east, and the Stillwater River to the west.
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2.1% Native American · 182 Native American residents
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Aroostook County, Maine
Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 9,171 in 2015 as estimated by the US Census, a decrease from the count of 9,692 in the 2010 Census. The city is home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, Husson University Presque Isle, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, The Aroostook Centre Mall, and the Northern Maine Regional Airport.
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1.0% Native American · 75 Native American residents
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Aroostook County, Maine
Caribou is the second largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. Its population was 8,189 at the 2010 census.
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0.9% Native American · 82 Native American residents
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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0.5% Native American · 172 Native American residents
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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0.4% Native American · 67 Native American residents
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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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0.2% Native American · 47 Native American residents
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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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0.2% Native American · 23 Native American residents
Located in
Penobscot County, Maine
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0.2% Native American · 47 Native American residents
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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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0.1% Native American · 6 Native American residents
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Sagadahoc County, Maine
Bath is a city in Sagadahoc County, Maine, in the United States. The population was 8,514 at the 2010 census, and 8,357 as of 2013, the population has had a change of -10.2% since 2000. It is the county seat of Sagadahoc County, which includes one city and 10 towns. The city is popular with tourists, many drawn by its 19th-century architecture. It is home to the Bath Iron Works and Heritage Days Festival, held annually on the Fourth of July weekend. It is commonly known as “The City of Ships.” Bath is part of the metropolitan statistical area of Greater Portland.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Maine With The Largest Native American Population For 2026
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Maine.
We used Saturday Night Science to analyze the Census’s most recently available data, the 2020-2024 American Community Survey data.
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 identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native alone.
We limited our analysis to places with a population greater than 6,000 people. That left us with 19 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 2.33 to 0.00.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the American Indian and Alaska Native population, with a higher score being more American Indian and Alaska Native than a lower score. Old Town took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Westbrook was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article is our eleventh time ranking the cities in Maine with the largest Native American population.
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Most Native American Places In Maine
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| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Town | 7,470 | 174 | 2.3% |
| 2 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | 182 | 2.1% |
| 3 | Caribou | 7,382 | 75 | 1.0% |
| 4 | Ellsworth | 8,657 | 82 | 0.9% |
| 5 | Bangor | 31,938 | 172 | 0.5% |
| 6 | Waterville | 17,077 | 67 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Augusta | 19,077 | 47 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Brewer | 9,652 | 23 | 0.2% |
| 9 | South Portland | 26,930 | 47 | 0.2% |
| 10 | Bath | 8,815 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 11 | Portland | 68,854 | 42 | 0.1% |
| 12 | Lewiston | 38,324 | 20 | 0.1% |
| 13 | Biddeford | 22,498 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Auburn | 24,602 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Saco | 20,819 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Gardiner | 6,088 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Rockland | 7,035 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Belfast | 6,986 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 16 | Westbrook | 20,775 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024, table B03002. 19 Maine cities with more than 6,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Native American Populations Across Maine
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Maine according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Maine are Old Town, Presque Isle, Caribou, Ellsworth, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta, Brewer, South Portland, and Bath. Not sold on Maine? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Native American Population In Maine FAQs
What city in Maine has the highest share of Native American residents?
Old Town has the highest share of Native American residents in Maine for 2026, at 2.33% of the population. Presque Isle and Caribou are next.
What city in Maine has the most Native American residents overall?
Presque Isle has the most Native American residents in Maine, with 182 people. That is the raw count; Old Town leads on share of population.
What are the top Native American communities in Maine?
The Maine places with the highest Native American population shares are Old Town, Presque Isle, Caribou, Ellsworth, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta, Brewer, South Portland, and Bath. We ranked all 19 places with more than 6,000 residents.
How many Native Americans live in the United States?
The United States has 1,698,432 residents identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native, which is 0.51% of the country. The share in Old Town runs far above that national mark.
Where does this data come from?
Every number comes from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020-2024), table B03002, based on residents identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native. We rank each Maine place with more than 6,000 residents.
