We all love the biggest cities that the Pine Tree State has to offer. You know the places like Portland and Lewiston which make all the headlines.
But there are a bunch of other great large cities in Maine that don't get as much love.
We're going to change that right now.
Using the most recent Census data, we can tell you about all the places in Maine with a focus on the biggest. We update the data each year and this is our fourth time doing this.
The Largest Cities In Maine For 2026:
You can click here to see a full table of the 100 biggest cities in Maine, along with every other place over 1,000 people big. It is sortable by clicking on the headers.
Read on below to see more on the biggest cities. Or for more reading on places to live in Maine, check out:
The 10 Biggest Cities In Maine
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Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Population: 68,854.0
Population 2010: 66,138
Growth: 4.1%
More on Portland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Population: 38,324.0
Population 2010: 36,684
Growth: 4.5%
More on Lewiston: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Population: 31,938.0
Population 2010: 32,899
Growth: -2.9%
More on Bangor: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Population: 26,930.0
Population 2010: 24,804
Growth: 8.6%
More on South Portland: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Population: 24,602.0
Population 2010: 23,279
Growth: 5.7%
More on Auburn: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Population: 22,498.0
Population 2010: 21,490
Growth: 4.7%
More on Biddeford: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Population: 20,819.0
Population 2010: 18,398
Growth: 13.2%
More on Saco: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Population: 20,775.0
Population 2010: 17,314
Growth: 20.0%
More on Westbrook: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Population: 19,077.0
Population 2010: 19,150
Growth: -0.4%
More on Augusta: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Population: 17,652.0
Population 2010: 14,821
Growth: 19.1%
More on Brunswick: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
How We Determined The Largest Cities In Maine
We've been ranking and dissecting cities in the Pine Tree State for over 4 years now -- making this actually the fourth time we've run the numbers. We always use the best data, the US Census. In this case, that means we are using the American Community Survey.
It what is probably the most simple analysis we run each year, we ranked every place in Maine from biggest to smallest. The biggest city this year? That would be Portland.
The smallest? Boothbay Harbor, although there are places smaller than 1,000 people not listed here, so keep that in mind as we take a look at the top ten.
Now on to numbers 11-100 Biggest in Maine
We hope that you find the big city, or really any city, that's right for you. Below is a list of the rest of the biggest cities along with every other place in Maine.
Have fun snacking around in the Pine Tree State!
For more reading on Maine, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Maine
- Best Places To Retire In Maine
- Richest Cities In Maine
- Safest Places In Maine
- Worst Places To Live In Maine
- Most Expensive Places To Live In Maine
Detailed List Of The Biggest Cities In Maine
| Rank | City | Current Population | 2010 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 68,854.0 | 66,138 | 4.1% |
| 2 | Lewiston | 38,324.0 | 36,684 | 4.5% |
| 3 | Bangor | 31,938.0 | 32,899 | -2.9% |
| 4 | South Portland | 26,930.0 | 24,804 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Auburn | 24,602.0 | 23,279 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Biddeford | 22,498.0 | 21,490 | 4.7% |
| 7 | Saco | 20,819.0 | 18,398 | 13.2% |
| 8 | Westbrook | 20,775.0 | 17,314 | 20.0% |
| 9 | Augusta | 19,077.0 | 19,150 | -0.4% |
| 10 | Brunswick | 17,652.0 | 14,821 | 19.1% |
| 11 | Waterville | 17,077.0 | 15,777 | 8.2% |
| 12 | Orono | 11,151.0 | 8,942 | 24.7% |
| 13 | Brewer | 9,652.0 | 9,433 | 2.3% |
| 14 | Old Orchard Beach | 9,244.0 | 8,757 | 5.6% |
| 15 | Bath | 8,815.0 | 8,759 | 0.6% |
| 16 | Presque Isle | 8,736.0 | 9,673 | -9.7% |
| 17 | Ellsworth | 8,657.0 | 7,555 | 14.6% |
| 18 | Gorham | 7,593.0 | 7,288 | 4.2% |
| 19 | Old Town | 7,470.0 | 7,886 | -5.3% |
| 20 | Caribou | 7,382.0 | 8,235 | -10.4% |
| 21 | Topsham | 7,271.0 | 6,362 | 14.3% |
| 22 | Rockland | 7,035.0 | 7,431 | -5.3% |
| 23 | Belfast | 6,986.0 | 6,691 | 4.4% |
| 24 | Skowhegan | 6,662.0 | 6,794 | -1.9% |
| 25 | Yarmouth | 6,289.0 | 5,849 | 7.5% |
| 26 | Kennebunk | 6,221.0 | 5,215 | 19.3% |
| 27 | Gardiner | 6,088.0 | 5,898 | 3.2% |
| 28 | Winslow | 5,873.0 | 7,823 | -24.9% |
| 29 | North Windham | 5,417.0 | 4,725 | 14.6% |
| 30 | Hampden | 5,161.0 | 4,109 | 25.6% |
| 31 | Kittery | 5,110.0 | 4,933 | 3.6% |
| 32 | Houlton | 5,082.0 | 4,985 | 1.9% |
| 33 | Farmington | 4,705.0 | 4,227 | 11.3% |
| 34 | Lisbon Falls | 4,267.0 | 4,244 | 0.5% |
| 35 | York Harbor | 4,240.0 | 2,973 | 42.6% |
| 36 | South Eliot | 4,203.0 | 3,403 | 23.5% |
| 37 | Rumford | 4,067.0 | 4,647 | -12.5% |
| 38 | Millinocket | 3,779.0 | 4,655 | -18.8% |
| 39 | Camden | 3,682.0 | 3,693 | -0.3% |
| 40 | Lake Arrowhead | 3,322.0 | 3,019 | 10.0% |
| 41 | Norway | 3,173.0 | 2,812 | 12.8% |
| 42 | Winthrop | 3,108.0 | 2,937 | 5.8% |
| 43 | Bucksport | 3,105.0 | 2,872 | 8.1% |
| 44 | Calais | 3,097.0 | 3,192 | -3.0% |
| 45 | Pittsfield | 3,084.0 | 3,409 | -9.5% |
| 46 | Madawaska | 3,022.0 | 3,452 | -12.5% |
| 47 | Lincoln | 2,954.0 | 3,411 | -13.4% |
| 48 | Cumberland Center | 2,790.0 | 2,519 | 10.8% |
| 49 | Dover-Foxcroft | 2,745.0 | 2,603 | 5.5% |
| 50 | Oakland | 2,710.0 | 2,694 | 0.6% |
| 51 | Madison | 2,676.0 | 2,867 | -6.7% |
| 52 | Hallowell | 2,592.0 | 2,479 | 4.6% |
| 53 | Cape Neddick | 2,453.0 | 3,198 | -23.3% |
| 54 | Fort Kent | 2,398.0 | 2,918 | -17.8% |
| 55 | Fairfield | 2,356.0 | 2,423 | -2.8% |
| 56 | Bar Harbor | 2,296.0 | 2,585 | -11.2% |
| 57 | Milford | 2,269.0 | 2,214 | 2.5% |
| 58 | South Paris | 2,210.0 | 2,430 | -9.1% |
| 59 | Mexico | 2,142.0 | 2,153 | -0.5% |
| 60 | Richmond | 2,089.0 | 1,940 | 7.7% |
| 61 | Farmingdale | 2,064.0 | 2,082 | -0.9% |
| 62 | Thomaston | 2,055.0 | 2,095 | -1.9% |
| 63 | Falmouth Foreside | 2,051.0 | 1,428 | 43.6% |
| 64 | Berwick | 1,998.0 | 2,205 | -9.4% |
| 65 | Mechanic Falls | 1,991.0 | 2,349 | -15.2% |
| 66 | Steep Falls | 1,861.0 | 982 | 89.5% |
| 67 | Dexter | 1,852.0 | 1,821 | 1.7% |
| 68 | Bridgton | 1,756.0 | 2,546 | -31.0% |
| 69 | Dixfield | 1,738.0 | 1,303 | 33.4% |
| 70 | Newport | 1,730.0 | 1,973 | -12.3% |
| 71 | North Berwick | 1,702.0 | 1,488 | 14.4% |
| 72 | Wilton | 1,687.0 | 2,374 | -28.9% |
| 73 | Van Buren | 1,634.0 | 2,289 | -28.6% |
| 74 | Randolph | 1,610.0 | 1,973 | -18.4% |
| 75 | Falmouth | 1,585.0 | 2,108 | -24.8% |
| 76 | Fort Fairfield | 1,533.0 | 2,338 | -34.4% |
| 77 | East Millinocket | 1,495.0 | 1,609 | -7.1% |
| 78 | Fryeburg | 1,484.0 | 1,578 | -6.0% |
| 79 | Waldoboro | 1,459.0 | 1,056 | 38.2% |
| 80 | Freeport | 1,441.0 | 1,530 | -5.8% |
| 81 | Livermore Falls | 1,409.0 | 1,791 | -21.3% |
| 82 | West Kennebunk | 1,395.0 | 1,285 | 8.6% |
| 83 | Clinton | 1,381.0 | 1,107 | 24.8% |
| 84 | Norridgewock | 1,378.0 | 1,543 | -10.7% |
| 85 | Milo | 1,347.0 | 1,940 | -30.6% |
| 86 | Machias | 1,316.0 | 1,351 | -2.6% |
| 87 | Kennebunkport | 1,276.0 | 1,109 | 15.1% |
| 88 | Eastport | 1,263.0 | 1,425 | -11.4% |
| 89 | Howland | 1,235.0 | 917 | 34.7% |
| 90 | Searsport | 1,218.0 | 1,030 | 18.3% |
| 91 | South Windham | 1,212.0 | 1,330 | -8.9% |
| 92 | Oxford | 1,106.0 | 1,259 | -12.2% |
| 93 | Damariscotta | 1,100.0 | 1,355 | -18.8% |
| 94 | Limestone | 1,079.0 | 1,603 | -32.7% |
| 95 | Winterport | 1,057.0 | 1,697 | -37.7% |
| 96 | Boothbay Harbor | 1,047.0 | 1,036 | 1.1% |