Caribou, Maine
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Caribou, Maine, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,382 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $53,709 | $74,733 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 44.8 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.8% | 36.2% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $134,100 | $296,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $757 | $1,139 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 4.0% | 4.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% | 74.3% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 14.7 | 24.6 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 12.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 42.4% | 48.0% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 91.5% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 16.0 | 18.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 51.3 | 44.8 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 16.2% | 18.1% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.9% | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 10.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 9.8% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 29.7% | 27.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 27.3% | 22.4% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 3,542 | 597,159 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 53.5% | 60.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 18.8% | 23.7% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 11.0% | 12.7% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 38.9% | 30.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 22.9% | 29.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $36,009 | $43,742 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 24.3% | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.7% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 40.0% | 26.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 23.7% | 12.0% | n/a |
Housing in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 3,931 | 751,876 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 66.4% | 70.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 7.3% | 9.1% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 9.9% | 20.6% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,960.0 | 1,977.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 28.8% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,680 | $3,036 | n/a |
Education in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.8% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 29.9% | 30.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 32.5% | 28.5% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.3% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 10.5% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 51.9% | 61.7% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 64.7% | 32.7% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.3% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 11.9% | 6.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Caribou, Maine
| Statistic | Caribou | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 75.3% | 59.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.7% | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 90.7% | 94.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 0.3% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.0% | 6.2% | 16.7% |