Greek Population in Maine by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Greek population in Maine totals 6,965, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Portland (490), followed by Wells town (459) and Saco (362), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Greek residents are distributed across Maine''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Greek population in Maine

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  • 1
    Portland
    Greek population in Portland is 490
    0.72% of Portland population is Greek
  • 2
    Wells town
    Greek population in Wells town is 459
    3.98% of Wells town population is Greek
  • 3
    Saco
    Greek population in Saco is 362
    1.75% of Saco population is Greek
  • 4
    Cape Elizabeth town
    Greek population in Cape Elizabeth town is 243
    2.55% of Cape Elizabeth town population is Greek
  • 5
    Scarborough town
    Greek population in Scarborough town is 220
    0.97% of Scarborough town population is Greek

Overview of Greek population in Maine

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Maine contains 6,965 Greek residents (0.51% of 1.4 million total state population), positioning the state at the 41st percentile nationally among U.S. states for Greek population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census data records indicate Maine's Greek population of 0.51% exceeds the national average of 0.36% by a factor of 1.4.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates Maine contains 6,965 Greek residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total Greek population of 1.2 million, constituting a minimal fraction of the national demographic community relative to the state's overall population size.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey document Maine contains 0.23 Greek per square mile, below the national average of 0.34 per square mile, while maintaining moderate community presence relative to national concentration standards.
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356 Cities in Maine Ranked by Greek Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Greek population in Maine present in Portland, Wells town, and Saco, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Maine ranked by Greek population count
Rank by Greek Population
City
Greek Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Maine Greek Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Portland 490 0.72% 7.04%
2 Wells town 459 3.98% 6.59%
3 Saco 362 1.75% 5.20%
4 Cape Elizabeth town 243 2.55% 3.49%
5 Scarborough town 220 0.97% 3.16%
6 Gorham town 219 1.20% 3.14%
7 Shapleigh town 215 7.28% 3.09%
8 214 4.08% 3.07%
9 157 0.50% 2.25%
10 148 0.66% 2.12%
11 147 2.95% 2.11%
12 134 1.15% 1.92%
13 130 1.61% 1.87%
13 130 1.49% 1.87%
13 130 0.94% 1.87%
14 123 3.57% 1.77%
15 117 1.00% 1.68%
15 117 2.56% 1.68%
16 116 0.53% 1.67%
17 113 0.89% 1.62%
18 99 0.48% 1.42%
19 93 1.33% 1.34%
20 91 0.89% 1.31%
21 88 1.16% 1.26%
22 78 0.91% 1.12%
23 75 0.31% 1.08%
23 75 1.24% 1.08%
23 75 0.71% 1.08%
24 74 0.82% 1.06%
25 71 0.81% 1.02%
26 60 0.22% 0.86%
27 56 2.69% 0.80%
28 55 0.83% 0.79%
28 55 0.60% 0.79%
29 47 1.43% 0.67%
29 47 0.72% 0.67%
30 42 2.11% 0.60%
30 42 1.18% 0.60%
31 41 0.11% 0.59%
31 41 0.98% 0.59%
32 40 0.21% 0.57%
32 40 0.21% 0.57%
33 39 3.13% 0.56%
34 36 2.33% 0.52%
35 35 0.47% 0.50%
35 35 1.12% 0.50%
36 33 1.04% 0.47%
37 32 0.70% 0.46%
38 31 3.34% 0.45%
39 27 2.21% 0.39%
40 26 0.27% 0.37%
40 26 1.13% 0.37%
40 26 3.17% 0.37%
41 24 1.17% 0.34%
42 23 0.58% 0.33%
43 22 0.38% 0.32%
43 22 0.82% 0.32%
44 21 2.57% 0.30%
44 21 0.26% 0.30%
45 20 0.40% 0.29%
45 20 0.72% 0.29%
46 19 1.05% 0.27%
47 18 0.80% 0.26%
47 18 0.58% 0.26%
47 18 0.21% 0.26%
48 16 0.62% 0.23%
48 16 0.44% 0.23%
48 16 0.58% 0.23%
48 16 1.03% 0.23%
49 15 0.54% 0.22%
49 15 0.24% 0.22%
49 15 0.57% 0.22%
50 14 1.22% 0.20%
50 14 0.98% 0.20%
51 13 1.10% 0.19%
51 13 0.15% 0.19%
51 13 0.77% 0.19%
51 13 1.69% 0.19%
51 13 0.34% 0.19%
52 12 0.38% 0.17%
52 12 1.78% 0.17%
52 12 0.41% 0.17%
52 12 0.33% 0.17%
52 12 0.62% 0.17%
53 11 0.78% 0.16%
54 10 0.27% 0.14%
54 10 0.54% 0.14%
54 10 0.58% 0.14%
55 9 0.76% 0.13%
55 9 0.77% 0.13%
55 9 0.16% 0.13%
55 9 0.59% 0.13%
56 8 0.09% 0.11%
56 8 0.19% 0.11%
56 8 0.46% 0.11%
56 8 0.51% 0.11%
56 8 0.08% 0.11%
56 8 0.10% 0.11%
57 7 1.22% 0.10%
57 7 0.27% 0.10%
57 7 0.77% 0.10%
57 7 1.25% 0.10%
57 7 0.49% 0.10%
57 7 0.62% 0.10%
57 7 0.38% 0.10%
58 6 0.40% 0.09%
58 6 0.68% 0.09%
58 6 0.31% 0.09%
58 6 0.29% 0.09%
58 6 0.27% 0.09%
58 6 0.39% 0.09%
58 6 0.47% 0.09%
58 6 0.56% 0.09%
59 5 0.77% 0.07%
59 5 0.29% 0.07%
59 5 0.10% 0.07%
59 5 0.35% 0.07%
60 4 0.48% 0.06%
60 4 0.09% 0.06%
60 4 0.30% 0.06%
60 4 0.23% 0.06%
60 4 0.31% 0.06%
60 4 0.12% 0.06%
60 4 0.27% 0.06%
60 4 0.23% 0.06%
60 4 0.45% 0.06%
60 4 0.37% 0.06%
61 3 0.28% 0.04%
61 3 0.17% 0.04%
61 3 0.24% 0.04%
61 3 0.21% 0.04%
61 3 0.25% 0.04%
61 3 0.40% 0.04%
61 3 0.30% 0.04%
61 3 0.58% 0.04%
61 3 0.36% 0.04%
61 3 0.16% 0.04%
61 3 0.25% 0.04%
61 3 0.28% 0.04%
62 2 0.04% 0.03%
62 2 0.17% 0.03%
62 2 0.18% 0.03%
62 2 0.13% 0.03%
62 2 0.41% 0.03%
62 2 0.38% 0.03%
63 1 0.11% 0.01%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Maine by their Greek population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Greek population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Greek ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Greek alone, while others identify as Greek along with another race (such as Greek and German).
  • We’ve used the “Greek alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Greek population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Greek alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Greek .
  2. % of Total Maine Greek Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Greek population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Greek populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Greek population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Greek populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.