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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Calais

Maine · 3,963 residents · 34.323 sq mi
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Calais has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,326. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,963
+15%vs 2000
vs 3,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
115 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Calais
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,326
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,623 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,211
−31%vs 2000
vs $16,135 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$321
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $379 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
2.0
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,330)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(153)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(3,915)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(30)
Diversity Score6.4%(254)
6
+44%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calais, Maine?

Calais, Maine has about 3,963 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Calais, Maine?

The typical household in Calais, Maine earns about $25,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calais, Maine expensive?

In Calais, Maine, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Calais, Maine?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calais, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calais, Maine?

About 14.8% of people in Calais, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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