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Caribou

Maine · 8,189 residents · 79.29 sq mi
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Caribou has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,189
−1%since 2000
from 8,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Caribou
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,289
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,087
+44%since 2000
from $16,061 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(7,983)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(38)
Asian0.9%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(346)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(7,826)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(67)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other2.2%(178)
Diversity Score10%(817)
Diversity Score
10
+139%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caribou, Maine?

Caribou, Maine has about 8,189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caribou, Maine?

The typical household in Caribou, Maine earns about $41,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caribou, Maine expensive?

In Caribou, Maine, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Caribou, Maine?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Caribou, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caribou, Maine?

About 11.2% of people in Caribou, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caribou, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Caribou, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,226 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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