Maine , the northeastern most U . S . state , borders New Hampshire to the west , the Gulf of Maine to the southeast , and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest , respectively . Maine is the largest state in New England by total area , nearly larger than the combined area of the remaining 5 states . Of the 50 U . S . states , it is the 12th-smallest by area , the 9th-least populous , the 13th-least densely populated , and the most rural . Maine ’ s capital is Augusta , and its most populous city is Portland , with a total population of 68,390 ( 2023 estimate ). Maine ’ s population was 1.39 million in 2023 and is projected to grow to 1.46 million by 2028 .
Maine summer high temperatures reach the 80s along the coast and up to the 90s inland , with nights normally comfortably cool . Some severe thunderstorms occur between May and August . Winters are generally cold , but with few prolonged cold spells . Average annual snowfall in Maine is 50 to 70 inches along the coast and 60-110 inches inland . January is normally the snowiest month , with an average of about 20 inches . Precipitation is generally even throughout the year . Maine has three defined Climatological Divisions ; the Coastal , which extends for about twenty miles inland along the length of the coast , is tempered by the ocean , resulting in lower summer and higher winter temperatures than interior zones , while the Northern Interior - furthest from the ocean and with the highest elevations , occupies nearly 60 % of the State ’ s area and has a continental climate .
MAINE ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
Demographic Overview
Summary Demographics
Maine U . S .
Population 2000 1,274,935 281,398,967 Population 2010 68,621 308,745,560
Compound Annual Growth % ( 2000-2010 )
-25.34 % 0.93 %
Population 2023 1,392,669 335,052,630
Compound Annual Growth % ( 2010-2023 )
Population 2028 Projected
Median Household Income ( 2023 )
28.51 % 0.68 %
1,451,290 348,764,821
$ 74,093 $ 80,504
Median Age ( 2023 ) 44.8 38.7
Source : Applied Geographic Systems ( AGS ) / GbBIS2
Economic Highlights3
While Maine has few large companies that maintain headquarters in the state , it features a diverse economy with a gross state product of $ 65.5 billion . The per capita personal income is about $ 63,000 , ranking it 30th nationally . Maine has witnessed a dramatic shift in some of its top industries over the past several decades . Once known primarily for “ heritage ” industries like fishing , logging , agriculture , shipbuilding , farming , and others , tourism and technology are shifting jobs in Maine . The state is transforming from making goods to providing services . Tourism and outdoor recreation play a major and increasingly important role in Maine ’ s economy . The state is a popular destination for sport hunting ( particularly deer , moose , and bear ), sport fishing , snowmobiling , skiing , boating , camping , and hiking , among other activities .
Maine ’ s output of goods and services grew at a 4.4 % annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 . That was the fastest rate of economic growth of any state in New England . It also was ahead of the national growth rate of 3.4 %. The federal Bureau of Economic Analysis reports the fastest-growing sector of the Maine economy was retail , followed by the agriculture , forestry , fishing and hunting sector , and the nondurable goods manufacturing sector .
1 United States Census ( 2020 - projected 2023 and 2028 ) 2 Applied Geographic Systems ( AGS ) via GbBIS . “ Demographics Profile output report ”. February 2023 , www . ngfgolfmap . com 3 Sourcess include : State of Maine , Wikipedia , and other online resources .
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