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Compare Portland to South Portland

This post compares Portland, Maine to South Portland, Maine across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Portland (city) South Portland (city)
Population 66,715 25,431
Income (median) $45,183 $50,880
Home Value (median) $261,100 $235,700
White 83% 93%
Black 8% 0%
Asian 3% 2%
With Kids 20% 26%
Age (median) 36 40
Rentals 56% 38%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portland or South Portland?
A: Portland has a larger population count than South Portland: 66715 compared with 25431 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Portland or in South Portland?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Portland.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Portland or South Portland?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Portland.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Portland does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 56% for Portland versus 38% for South Portland.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Portland may include: Bangor, Biddeford, and Lewiston.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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