Portland-South Portland-Biddeford Maine Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford Maine metro area was $78,558 in 2021, the latest figures available. Portland median household income is $13,791 higher than the median Maine household income and $8,841 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Portland median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Portland-South Portland-Biddeford are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Portland Maine
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Maine | $64,767 | +0.05% | +7.96% |
| Portland | $78,558 | -0.24% | +4.04% |
Trends in Portland, ME Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Portland is $78,558. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $78,749 and is now $191 (0.24%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Portland, Maine, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Portland
| Date | US | Maine | Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $64,767 | $78,558 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $64,734 | $78,749 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $62,445 | $76,210 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $59,993 | $75,506 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $62,201 | $75,788 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $59,928 | $71,606 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $58,888 | $70,987 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,662 | $68,245 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $54,723 | $63,800 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,220 | $63,486 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $55,574 | $67,439 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,893 | $68,166 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $60,109 | $70,733 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $59,525 | $69,304 |
Portland Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Portland was $96,718 in 2021. Compared to the median Maine family income, Portland median family income is $13,876 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Portland will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Portland Maine
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Maine | $82,842 | -0.54% | +6.06% |
| Portland | $96,718 | -1.78% | +0.40% |
Trends in Portland, ME Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Portland is $96,718. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $98,466 and is now $1,748 (1.78%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Portland, Maine, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Portland
| Date | US | Maine | Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $82,842 | $96,718 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $83,295 | $98,466 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $80,876 | $96,890 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $78,106 | $96,334 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $79,774 | $96,093 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $77,087 | $92,074 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $73,934 | $88,612 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,115 | $86,416 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $70,062 | $83,583 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $69,383 | $82,208 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,474 | $86,642 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,605 | $85,267 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $73,704 | $87,260 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $72,788 | $84,882 |
Portland Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Portland was $45,986 in 2021. Compared to the median Maine per capita income, Portland median per capita income is $7,503 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Portland will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Portland Maine
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Maine | $38,483 | +1.34% | +11.13% |
| Portland | $45,986 | +2.01% | +12.45% |
Trends in Portland, ME Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $45,986, the per capita income for Portland was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Portland, Maine, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Portland
| Date | US | Maine | Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,483 | $45,986 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $37,975 | $45,078 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $36,114 | $42,547 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $34,629 | $40,896 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $34,360 | $40,794 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $33,424 | $39,368 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,520 | $38,677 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,051 | $38,804 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,023 | $35,999 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $30,761 | $35,452 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,150 | $36,919 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $31,224 | $36,120 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,718 | $37,955 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,830 | $37,578 |
