What is the population of Bangor?

The population of Bangor, ME is 31,998.

Where is Bangor located?

Bangor, ME is located at latitude 44.8011800 and longitude -68.7778100. It is in United States.

What is the area of Bangor?

The area of Bangor, ME is 89.59963 km².

What is the elevation of Bangor?

Bangor, ME has an elevation of 36 meters (118 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Bangor in?

Bangor, ME is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Bangor in?

Bangor is in the state of Maine, United States.

What county is Bangor, ME in?

Bangor is in Penobscot County, Maine.

How has the population of Bangor changed?

The population of Bangor, ME has decreased from 33,039 (2010) to 31,998 (2020), a change of -3.2%.

Bangor, Maine

Bangor: city in Penobscot County, Maine, USA

About

Bangor is a city located in the county of Penobscot in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,039 and a population density of 369 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,998 inhabitants.

The city was created 192 years ago in 1834.

Bangor locator map — Location of Bangor on Maine map.

Quick Facts about Bangor

Population	31,998 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Maine (United States)
County	Penobscot County
Postal code	04401–04402
Phone Area Codes	207
Area	89.6 km²
Latitude & Longitude	44.8012,-68.7778
Altitude	118 feet / 36 meters
Capital city	Bangor is capital of Penobscot County
Establishment	February 12, 1834 (192 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−05:00
Local time	16:28:38 (22nd April 2026)
Density	357 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-3.25% (2010-2020)
Weather	45℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

Bangor is located at 44°48'4"N 68°46'40"W (44.8011800, -68.7778100).

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Weather

45°F

Slight Chance Snow Showers

2 to 10 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 2 to...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bangor decreased by 3.25% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	33,039	-	census
2011	32,950	-0.27%	estimation process
2012	32,754	-0.6%	estimation process
2013	32,636	-0.36%	estimation process
2014	32,549	-0.27%	estimation process
2015	32,127	-1.31%	estimation process
2016	31,898	-0.72%	estimation process
2017	32,058	0.5%	estimation process
2018	32,215	0.49%	estimation process
2019	32,262	0.15%	estimation process
2020	31,998	-0.83%	estimation process

Bangor zip code is 04401. County name: Penobscot, County fips: 23019

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Best Things to Do in Bangor

1Bangor Waterfront

Rating: 4.4 (1758)

81 Railroad St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079924490 | Website available

2Cascade Park

Rating: 4.6 (600)

600 State St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079924490 | Website available

3Paul Bunyan Statue

Rating: 4.4 (589)

519 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079470307 | Website available

4Bangor City Forest

Rating: 4.8 (559)

54 Tripp Dr, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079924490 | Website available

5Maine Discovery Museum

Rating: 4.4 (460)

74 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12072627200 | Website available

Where to Eat in Bangor

1Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.4 (2198)

504 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12072626122 | Website available

2Buffalo Wild Wings

Rating: 4.1 (1528)

461 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079222500 | Website available

3Ground Round Grill & Bar

Rating: 4 (1167)

248 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079425621 | Website available

4Dysart's Restaurant Broadway

Rating: 4.3 (1124)

1110 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079426725 | Website available

5Moe's Original BBQ Restaurant & Catering - Bangor

Rating: 4.6 (922)

650 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079929000 | Website available

Moe's Original BBQ Restaurant & Catering - Bangor

Where to Stay in Bangor

1Hilton Garden Inn Bangor

Rating: 4.5 (685)

250 Haskell Rd, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12072620099 | Website available

2Best Western White House Inn

Rating: 4.4 (682)

155 Littlefield Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12078623737 | Website available

3Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor

Rating: 3.6 (348)

462 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079455681 | Website available

4Stucco Lodge

Rating: 4.6 (84)

1382 State St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079424817

5All About Travel

Rating: 4.3 (11)

849 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079450808 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Bangor

1Bangor City Hall

Rating: 4.1 (14)

73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401 View details

Phone: +12079924200 | Website available

2City of Bangor, City Hall

Rating: 3.7 (3)

73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401 View details

Phone: +12079924200 | Website available

3USDA Rural Development

Rating: 4.3 (3)

967 Illinois Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079909160 | Website available

4Bangor City Legal Department

73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401 View details

Phone: +12079924274

5Bangor Treasurer

73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401 View details

Phone: +12079924290 | Website available

6Bangor City Assessing Department

73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401 View details

Phone: +12079924215

7Bangor City Manager

73 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401 View details

Phone: +12079924205 | Website available

8US Consolidated Farm Services Agency

1423 Broadway # 2, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079473555 | Website available

9USDA Rural Development

1423 Broadway # 1, Bangor, ME 04401, United States View details

Phone: +12079903676 | Website available

People born in Bangor (138)

People born in Bangor, including politician Robert Haskell, basketball player Jeff Turner, actor, comedian Charles Rocket, .

More notable people

Joe Hill (American writer) he was born in 04/06/1972
Frederic Hale Parkhurst (American politician (1864-1921)) he was born in 05/11/1864
Frederick W. Plaisted (American politician (1865-1943)) he was born in 26/07/1865
Stephanie Niznik (American actress (1967-2019)) she was born in 20/05/1967
John Baldacci (American politician) he was born in 30/01/1955
John F. Appleton (Union Army general) he was born in 29/08/1838
William Cohen (American politician) he was born in 28/08/1940
Benjamin Oliver Foster (American classical philologist) he was born in 13/08/1872
John R. McKernan (American politician) he was born in 20/05/1948
Blanche Willis Howard (novelist) she was born in 21/07/1847
Donald F. Snow (American politician (1877-1958)) he was born in 06/09/1877
Adam Craig (American cyclist) he was born in 15/08/1981
Chris Kelsey (American musician) he was born in 05/06/1961
Chuck Peddle (American electrical engineer) he was born in 25/11/1937
Derek Damon (American ice hockey player) he was born in 12/11/1980
Donald C. McRuer (American politician (1826-1898)) he was born in 10/03/1826
Howie Day (American musician) he was born in 15/01/1981
Jon DiSalvatore (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/03/1981

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bangor, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
160995	Beal College	Bangor (ME)	04401

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bangor, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
BAN	Bangor, Maine	1039 Union St.	BUS
ORO	Orono (University of Maine), Maine	Squapan Rd and Gym Dr	BUS
SRT	Searsport, Maine	161 East Main St.	BUS
BFT	Belfast, Maine	Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1	BUS
LCV	Lincolnville, Maine	2512 Atlantic Highway	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Bangor.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Bangor Post Office	Bangor (ME)	04401

Other places with the same name (4)

Bangor, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 5,210 people.
Bangor, New York town in the state of New York, USA with a population of 2,249 people.
Bangor, Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 2,087 people.
Bangor, Wisconsin village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin with a population of 644 people.

Other cities in Penobscot County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County , ME. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Orono	10,636	City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
Brewer	8,948	City in Maine, USA
Hampden	7,513	Town in Maine, United States of America
Old Town	7,431	City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Hermon	6,104	Town in Maine
Lincoln	4,882	Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Millinocket	4,244	City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Dexter	3,702	Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Orrington	3,668	City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Newport	3,248	Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Holden	3,120	Town in Maine, USA
Levant	2,983	Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Milford	2,973	Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Carmel	2,857	Town in Maine, United States
Eddington	2,215	Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Corinna	2,135	Town in Maine, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Bangor distances to largest Maine cities