Maine’s population change has been sporadic since 2010, due to irregular influxes of migrants. However, the pace at which Maine deaths are outpacing births is increasing over time.The population of Maine increased by about 10,000 people between 2010 and 2018. The majority of Maine’s 2010-2018 population increase was due to migration, with more than 18,000 net migrants into the state (56 percent international). Deaths outpaced births during this period in the state by more than 7,400.
