Maine has a population of 1,332,813. The state ranks in the #50 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #29 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Hispanics which represent 1.61 percent of the population followed by Blacks at 1.27%. You are 8.41 times more likely to get killed by a police officer if you are black in the state of Maine.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 1,332,813 |
| Black Population | 16,990 |
| Black Population % | 1.27% |
| White Population | 1,244,525 |
| White Population % | 93.38% |
| Hispanic Population | 21,421 |
| Hispanic Population % | 1.61% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 31 |
| Blacks killed by police | 1 |
| Whites killed by police | 27 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 1 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 112.2 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 165.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| Most dangerous city | Augusta |
