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5 sourced facts about the state of Maine, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Answerabout 1.41 million
Maine's population passed 1.4 million for the first time in its history in the mid-2020s, even though it's still one of the least populous states.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2025) census.gov
AnswerMaine
Maine has the largest moose and black bear populations of any state in the contiguous United States.
Source: Wikipedia, citing state wildlife data (2024) en.wikipedia.org
Answerabout 24.6%
Maine has the highest share of residents 65 and older of any U.S. state, a title it has held for years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2024) census.gov
Answerabout 74.3%
Maine's homeownership rate is well above the national average, tied to its smaller cities and rural housing stock.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2024) census.gov
Answerabout 230 miles
Maine's coastline looks much longer on a map because of its many inlets — measured along every twist it stretches thousands of miles.
Source: Wikipedia, citing coastal geography data (2024) en.wikipedia.org