Liberian Population in Maine by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights
The Liberian population across Maine stands at 112, fully accounted for in four counties: York County (64), Hancock County (24), Aroostook County (18), and Cumberland County (6). All other counties report zero population for this group. This pattern reflects a moderate but clearly delineated presence across the state. Below, we analyze how these four counties shape the state''s demographic profile for Liberian communities.
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Top 5 counties with the largest Liberian population in Maine
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1York CountyLiberian population in York County is 640.03% of York County population is Liberian
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2Hancock CountyLiberian population in Hancock County is 240.04% of Hancock County population is Liberian
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3Aroostook CountyLiberian population in Aroostook County is 180.03% of Aroostook County population is Liberian
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4Cumberland CountyLiberian population in Cumberland County is 60.00% of Cumberland County population is Liberian
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5Androscoggin CountyLiberian population in Androscoggin County is 0- of Androscoggin County population is Liberian
Overview of Liberian population in Maine
- Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Maine contains 112 Liberian residents (less than 0.01% of 1.4 million total state population), positioning the state at the 22nd percentile nationally among U.S. states for Liberian population concentrations.
- Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Maine's Liberian demographic representation of less than 0.01% remains below the national average of 0.028%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
- Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates Maine contains 112 Liberian residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total Liberian population of 93,605, 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 with less than 0.01 Liberian Americans per square mile, below the national average of 0.026 per square mile, placing the state among jurisdictions with below-average demographic concentrations nationally.
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16 Counties in Maine Ranked by Liberian Population
American Community Survey data [1] show Liberian population in Maine present in York County, Hancock County, Aroostook County, and Cumberland County, while other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Liberian birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
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 county in Maine by their Liberian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
How the Census defines Liberian 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 Liberian 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 Liberian alone, while others identify as Liberian along with another race (such as Liberian and German).
- We’ve used the “Liberian alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Liberian population in each area.
How We Ranked the Data
This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Liberian alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
- % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Liberian .
- % of Total Maine Liberian Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Liberian 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 Liberian 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.
- County that don’t have any reported Liberian 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 Liberian populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles 2023.
