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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Kent

Maine · 2,137 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 $19,832. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $53,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
2,137
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,978 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
399 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,832
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,914 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,125
−20%vs 2000
vs $13,882 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$276
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $331 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
58.1%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.3% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,117)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score4%(86)
Diversity Score
4
−16%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.1%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+98%vs 2000
vs 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Kent, Maine?

Fort Kent, Maine has about 2,137 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Kent, Maine earns about $19,832 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 $53,600, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Kent, Maine?

About 13.7% 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 15.6% of people in Fort Kent, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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