Town · Maine
Windham, Maine
Windham, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Windham had 19,912 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,434 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,188 (±27). GEOID 2300586025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,912
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,434 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,188 ±27
Median household income
$107,934
±$14,330 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$388,900
±$21,716 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,232
±$332 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Windham and what county is it in?
Windham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 46.6 square miles of land, 396 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Windham: North Windham (CDP, 5,274 in 2020) and South Windham (CDP, 1,215 in 2020).
Windham is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Windham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,912 people lived in Windham on July 1, 2025, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 18,434 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,188 (±27).
| Measure | Windham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,188±27 | 308,827 | +993 |
| Households | 7,900±340 | 132,168 | +1,114 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.10 | 2.26 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 8,709±419 | 153,286 | +1,026 |
Windham's population since 2000
From 14,904 in 2000 to 19,912 in 2025: up 33.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Windham as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Windham?
The median resident of Windham is 41.8 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Windham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±1.8 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±1.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±2.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 52.4%±1.9 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±2.3 pts | 85.6% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±1.2 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7%±2.1 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | −2.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9%±1.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.2%±3.9 pts | 53.0% | +10.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±1.9 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6%±1.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Windham earn?
Half of Windham's 7,900 households earn less than $107,934 a year (±$14,330), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $96,344 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Windham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,934±$14,330 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,624±$9,996 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,775±$3,801 | $55,739 | +$11,121 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9%±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7%±2.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±1.5 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±2.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Windham?
Owners occupy 84.6% of Windham's occupied homes and renters 15.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,900 by its owner (±$21,716). The median renter pays $1,232 a month including utilities, and 26.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Windham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,900±$21,716 | $451,200 | +$83,196 |
| Median gross rent | $1,232±$332 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7%±13.0 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,948±$167 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.6%±3.3 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.4%±3.3 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 8,709±419 | 153,286 | +1,026 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7%±3.6 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1%±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3%±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7%±3.1 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Windham building?
Builders took permits for 187 new housing units in Windham in 2025 (71 in single-family houses), 9.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Windham work and get to work?
68.2% of Windham's workers drive alone and 19.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.5%.
| Measure | Windham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.2%±3.3 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2%±4.5 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.0%±3.9 pts | 21.8% | +14.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±1.6 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Windham?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Windham (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,482 (Tract 48.04) to $119,875 (Tract 48.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 48.03Cumberland County | 6,618 | $119,875 |
| Tract 48.02Cumberland County | 4,859 | $98,333 |
| Tract 48.04Cumberland County | 4,394 | $89,482 |
| Tract 48.05Cumberland County | 3,317 | $100,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Windham) · Census block assignment files
How does Windham compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Windham is the 593rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Windham ranks 27th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 22nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th | 353 |
| Median household income | 27th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 53rd | 353 |
| Median home value | 67th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 84th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 270th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th | 352 |
| Median age | 269th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 134th | 353 |
| Work from home | 88th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 153rd | 352 |
Windham's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Windham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Windham?
8 of the 57 figures for Windham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Windham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.