South Portland City, Maine
As of the census of 2000, there were 23324 people in the city, organized into 10047 households, and 6043 families residing in the city. The population density was 1944.7 people per square mile (750.85/kmē), it is Maine's third most densely populated city. There were 10349 housing units at an average density of 863.1 per square mile (333.24/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 people, and the average family size was 2.85 people. In the city Age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 118.7 females. The median age was 37.9 years, the median age of male residents at 35.8 and the median age of female residents at 39.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 22345 White, 146 Black or African American, 78 American Indian, 370 Asian, 6 Native Hawaiian, 306 from two or more races and 73 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $42770, making it the 16th highest city by median household income in Maine. The median income for a family in the city was $52833, it is 14th wealthiest city by median family income in Maine. The per capita income for the city was $22781, it is 17th wealthiest city by per capita income in Maine. The median income of city was $25277, The median income for males was $28694 versus $21702 for females.
In 2000, 5766 pupils and students, of which 2787 are male and 2979 are female, 24.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 344 nursery or pri school, 298 kindergarten, 2317 elementary school, 1423 high school and 1384 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 23324 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 23376 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 23370 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 23258 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 23127 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 23419 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 23519 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 23624 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 23735 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 23711 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 23803 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 140 | 204 | 344 |
| Kindergarten | 150 | 148 | 298 |
| Elementary school | 1167 | 1150 | 2317 |
| High school | 746 | 677 | 1423 |
| College or graduate school | 584 | 800 | 1384 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland city, Maine | $42770 | $52833 | $22781 |
| Cumberland County, Maine | $44048 | $54485 | $23949 |
| Maine, United States | $37240 | $45179 | $19533 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |