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Belfast

Maine · 6,938 residents · 34.051 sq mi
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Belfast has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,100. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,938
+9%since 2000
from 6,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+20%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Belfast
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,720
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,216
+83%since 2000
from $19,276 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Belfast on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(6,202)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(44)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(6,444)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(91)
Asian0.8%(56)
Other5.5%(385)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,309)
Diversity Score
19
+513%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfast, Maine?

Belfast, Maine has about 6,938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfast, Maine?

The typical household in Belfast, Maine earns about $62,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belfast, Maine expensive?

In Belfast, Maine, the median home is worth about $184,100, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Belfast, Maine?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belfast, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfast, Maine?

About 13.5% of people in Belfast, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belfast, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Belfast, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 583 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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