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Fort Kent

Maine · 2,398 residents · 5.355 sq mi
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Fort Kent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,513. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,398
+21%since 2000
from 1,978 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
448 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+15%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fort Kent
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,513
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,914 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,341
+313%since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.637
+43%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+5%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,912)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(95)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,019)
Black5.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(201)
Diversity Score35.1%(841)
Diversity Score
35
+630%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 50.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Kent, Maine?

Fort Kent, Maine has about 2,398 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Kent, Maine earns about $50,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Kent, Maine expensive?

In Fort Kent, Maine, the median home is worth about $152,900, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Kent, Maine?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Kent, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Kent, Maine?

About 11.9% of people in Fort Kent, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Kent, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Kent, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 261 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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