Census tract · Cumberland County
Census Tract 34, Cumberland County, Maine
Census Tract 34, GEOID 23005003400, in Cumberland County, Maine, mostly within South Portland (99% of its census blocks). 4,751 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±445); the 2020 Census counted 4,804.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,751
±445 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,804
Median household income
$121,436
±$14,061 (90% margin)
Cumberland County: $95,677
Median home value
$527,800
±$37,108 (90% margin)
Cumberland County: $451,200
Median gross rent
$1,674
±$418 (90% margin)
Cumberland County: $1,589
Where is Census Tract 34?
Census Tract 34 is one of 81 census tracts in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 1.65 square miles of land, 2,913 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 23005003400, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| South Portland | 99% |
| Cape Elizabeth | 1% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 34: Tract 31 ($74,464), Tract 32 ($87,870), Tract 33 ($105,772), Tract 35 ($67,002), Tract 37.01 ($163,728), Tract 37.02 ($139,803) and Tract 173.03 ($122,946). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 34?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 34's population at 4,751 (±445) in 1,936 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,804 residents and 2,028 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 34 | South Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,751 ±445 | 26,930 |
| Households | 1,936 ±159 | 12,152 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.16 | 2.16 |
| Housing units | 1,945 ±159 | 12,782 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 34?
The median resident of Census Tract 34 is 47.9 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 34 | South Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 ±4.2 | 40.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% ±3.2 pts | 14.7% |
| 65 years and over | 22.2% ±2.9 pts | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1% ±5.9 pts | 78.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 7.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±4.7 pts | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 6.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 10.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7% ±4.8 pts | 12.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±2.4 pts | 13.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7% ±0.9 pts | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.4% ±5.2 pts | 51.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.5% ±5.6 pts | 19.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3% ±3.4 pts | 87.8% |
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 Census Tract 34 earn?
Half of the 1,936 households in Census Tract 34 earn less than $121,436 a year (±$14,061), against $95,677 across Cumberland County: 12th highest of the county's 79 tracts with a reliable estimate. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 34 | South Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,436 ±$14,061 | $86,838 |
| Mean household income | $148,194 ±$14,381 | $109,425 |
| Per capita income | $60,636 ±$6,061 | $50,723 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.2% ±5.7 pts | 4.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 8.3% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% ±0.8 pts | 95.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±1.1 pts | 91.7% |
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 Census Tract 34?
Owners occupy 96.0% of Census Tract 34's occupied homes and renters 4.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $527,800 by its owner (±$37,108). The median renter pays $1,674 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 34 | South Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $527,800 ±$37,108 | $441,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,674 ±$418 | $1,812 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.5% ±21.4 pts | 36.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,151 ±$203 | $1,938 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.0% ±2.2 pts | 58.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 41.9% |
| Housing units | 1,945 ±159 | 12,782 |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.5% ±3.7 pts | 53.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±5.9 pts | 24.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.8% |
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 do people in Census Tract 34 get to work?
67.4% of Census Tract 34's workers drive alone and 27.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 34 | South Portland |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.2% ±4.2 pts | 72.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.4% ±6.2 pts | 65.5% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 4.7% |
| Worked from home | 27.4% ±5.8 pts | 19.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±3.9 | 17.1 min |
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
How does Census Tract 34 compare with the other tracts in Cumberland County?
Among Cumberland County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 34 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cumberland County | In South Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 80 | 1st of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 80 | 4th of 7 |
| Median household income | 12th of 79 | 1st of 7 |
| Per capita income | 21st of 80 | 1st of 7 |
| Median home value | 29th of 79 | 2nd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 71 | 5th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 52 | 6th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 80 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median age | 20th of 80 | 2nd of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 6th of 79 | 1st of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Cumberland County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 37.02 | 9th | $139,803±$24,010 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 46 | 10th | $129,267±$12,669 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 173.03 | 11th | $122,946±$33,502 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 34 | 12th | $121,436±$14,061 |
| Tract 40.02 | 13th | $120,051±$14,718 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 48.03 | 14th | $119,875±$22,410 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 170.02 | 15th | $116,509±$19,924 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 34?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 34 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections