Maine
“The Pine Tree State”
What Makes Maine Beautiful
Maine's rocky coastline is one of America's most iconic landscapes, where crashing Atlantic waves meet granite headlands, lighthouses perch on windswept cliffs, and Acadia's mountains rise directly from the sea. Inland, vast boreal forests, pristine lakes, and the mighty Allagash Wilderness create a true northern paradise.
Key Metrics
1.4M
Population
$82.6B
GDP
+4.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$68.3K
Median Income
10.8%
Tax Burden
History
Popham Colony established, one of the earliest English settlements
Admitted as the 23rd state as part of the Missouri Compromise
Webster-Ashburton Treaty settles the Maine-Canada border dispute
Acadia becomes the first national park east of the Mississippi
Margaret Chase Smith becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate
Top Cities
Portland
68K
Largest city; foodie destination; working waterfront
Lewiston
37K
Second-largest city; mill town revitalization
Bangor
32K
Gateway to northern Maine; Stephen King's hometown
South Portland
26K
Portland suburb; retail and shipping hub
Augusta
19K
State capital; Kennebec River community
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$10.4B
State Budget
$10.1B
State Revenue
$-0.3B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
10.9%
Poverty Rate
33.4%
College Degree
5.7%
Uninsured
109/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Maine Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $84B | $87B | $92B | $108B | $142B |
| Baseline | $83B | $86B | $90B | $102B | $125B |
| Pessimistic | $83B | $85B | $87B | $94B | $106B |
Political Landscape
D+3