South Portland, ME

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Portland

Neighborhood

Cumberland, ME

Pleasantdale / Knightville

Thornton Heights / Cash Corner

Old Port / Arts District

South Portland Gardens

Libbytown / Stroudwater

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of South Portland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.7%

Households with Children

20.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,691

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.1%
High School / GED: 21.1%
Some College or Associate's: 23.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.0%
Single Parents: 4.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.1%
Living Alone: 47.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
Asian: 3.4%
Black or African American: 7.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 55.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 5.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 18.6%
Caribbean: 2.2%
Other Black: 73.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.4%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 4.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 2.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 8.2%
Not Enrolled: 80.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources