Maine’s Tiniest Towns: These are the 20 Smallest by Population

I grew up in Gorham, Maine, during the ’80s and ’90s. If you had asked a young Chris what kind of town Gorham was, he would’ve told you it was tiny, a little boring, even. Not much to do, no real excitement, just the everyday rhythm of small-town life.

Of course, none of that was true. Gorham was a fantastic place to grow up. It had plenty going on, great places to eat, a college campus, and, at the time, a population of more than 11,000 people. Looking back, it’s almost laughable that I ever thought otherwise.

I must admit, I pulled the same move just a few months back when my wife and I moved to Hollis, a town of nearly 5,000 residents. Clearly, I still have very little concept of what 'little town' really means, especially in Maine.

Maine is Loaded with Beautiful Small Towns

Full disclosure: when I travel, I typically go south. Sadly, I haven't spent enough time experiencing the beauty and history of our great state. However, that is about to change because I just found a whole bunch of towns I need to visit.

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While researching the Census for a project, I came across countless Maine towns with populations of less than 200. It was incredibly fascinating to see. I'm not talking about plantations and unincorporated areas, but actual incorporated towns. There are more people in line at the grocery store than live in these towns.

What are the Smallest Towns in Maine based on Population?

I was obsessed with it, so I decided to put together a list of the 20 least populated towns in Maine, and now it's a goal of mine to visit all of them. I learned a great deal just by putting the actual list together. These towns might be small in stature, but they are big in history.

How many of these towns have you been to?

A quick note: these numbers are from the 2020 Census results. Only communities designated as towns were included.