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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Maine
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 1,083,484
- Per 1,000 residents
- 771.6
- Rank 6 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 911.1
- Registered vehicles
- 1,206,967
Licensed drivers by age
Maine, 2024
- 19 and under36,094
- 20-2464,101
- 25-2974,106
- 30-3485,819
- 35-3987,922
- 40-4482,408
- 45-4976,022
- 50-5484,651
- 55-5991,490
- 60-64103,452
- 65-6999,143
- 70-7482,497
- 75-7959,752
- 80-8433,957
- 85 and over22,070
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 536,087 | 49.5% |
| Female | 546,502 | 50.4% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Maine, 2024
- Automobiles312,473
- Trucks845,161
- Motorcycles47,685
- Buses1,648
Includes 29,372 vehicles owned by federal, state and local governments. Trucks include pickups, SUVs and vans that the state registers as light trucks.
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,083,484 | 771.6 | 1,206,967 |
| 2023 | 1,065,361 | 763.3 | 1,366,649 |
| 2022 | 1,060,459 | 765.5 | 1,294,286 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Maine?
- Maine had 1,083,484 licensed drivers in 2024, or 771.6 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Maine?
- 1,206,967 motor vehicles were registered in Maine in 2024: 312,473 automobiles, 845,161 trucks, 47,685 motorcycles and 1,648 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Maine?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Maine state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data