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Fort Fairfield

Maine · 1,825 residents · 2.928 sq mi
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Fort Fairfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,825
+14%since 2000
from 1,600 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
623 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−3%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Fort Fairfield
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,837
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,942 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,042
+37%since 2000
from $13,903 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,569)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,739)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other6.8%(125)
Diversity Score21.1%(385)
Diversity Score
21
+1019%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

Fort Fairfield, Maine has about 1,825 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

The typical household in Fort Fairfield, Maine earns about $32,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Fairfield, Maine expensive?

In Fort Fairfield, Maine, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Fairfield, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

About 15.3% of people in Fort Fairfield, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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