Maine


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Maine

The Pine Tree State features rugged coastlines, forests, and mountains. Known for lobster fishing, tourism, and paper production.

Capital: Augusta

Population: 1.38 million

Electoral Votes: 4

Governor: Janet Mills (Democratic)

Largest City: Portland

State Website: maine.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Susan Collins
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Angus King
Independent Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Chellie Pingree
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 1
Portland

Jared Golden
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Bangor

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 3/15/1820

Minimum Wage: $14.15

Motto: “Dirigo (I direct)”

Nickname: The Pine Tree State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 45.1 years

Male: 49%

Female: 51%

Economic Data

Average Income: $63,340

Income Rank: 29

Poverty Rate: 10.9%

Annual Budget: $10 billion

Largest Private Employer: MaineHealth

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $305,000

Average Rent: $1,071

Property Tax Rate: 1.27%

Home Owners: 73.2%

Renters: 26.8%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 92.3%

Some College: 30.1%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 11.3%

Education Ranking: 16

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 23

Crime Rate: 115.2 per 100k

Population Density: 43.8 per sq mi