Porter, Maine
Porter: Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
About
Porter is a town located in the county of Oxford in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,498 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,525 inhabitants.
The town was created 218 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Porter
| Population : | 1,525 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Oxford County |
| Postal code : | 04068 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 32.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 466 feet / 142 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1807 (218 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:27:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Porter is located at 43°47'45"N 70°55'57"W (43.7959100, -70.9325600).
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Demographics
The population of Porter increased by 1.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,498 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,500 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,496 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,493 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,489 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,493 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,489 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,507 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,515 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,520 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,525 | 0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Porter (1)
American baseball player Harry Lord was born in Porter
Schools in Porter
College & universities near Porter, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442213 | Birthwise Midwifery School | Bridgton (ME) | 04009-1110 |
| 161518 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish (ME) | 04084-5236 |
| 433970 | Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
| 161527 | Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook | Westbrook (ME) | 04092 |
| 182704 | Empire Beauty School-Laconia | Laconia (NH) | 03246 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Porter, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| SAO | Saco Transportation Center | 130 Main Street | RAIL |
| POR | Portland Transportation Center | 100 Thompson's Point Road | RAIL |
| ORB | Old Orchard Beach | 11 First Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Porter , Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 9,135 people.
- Porter , New York town in Niagara County, New York, United States with a population of 6,503 people.
- Porter , Indiana settlement in Indiana, USA with a population of 4,840 people.
- Porter , Michigan township in Midland County, Michigan with a population of 2,447 people.
- Porter , Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,055 people.
- Porter , Oklahoma town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 692 people.
- Porter , Minnesota city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 164 people.
Other cities in Oxford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oxford County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rumford | 5,735 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Paris | 5,162 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Norway | 4,990 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Oxford | 4,102 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Fryeburg | 3,436 | City in Maine, United States |
| Bethel | 2,749 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA |
| Mexico | 2,635 | Town in Maine |
| Dixfield | 2,481 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| South Paris | 2,267 | Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine |
| Buckfield | 2,071 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| West Paris | 1,689 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Hiram | 1,659 | Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Brownfield | 1,653 | Town in Maine |
| Peru | 1,509 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Hebron | 1,431 | Town in Maine |
| Hartford | 1,229 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Porter distances to largest Maine cities
