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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Kent

Maine · 1,978 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 $20,914. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $60,300. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,978
−7%since 1990
from 2,137 in 1990
1990 – 2024
369 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 399 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+11%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fort Kent
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,914
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,832 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,882
+25%since 1990
from $11,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
47.7% rent
2.9
+7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,117)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(86)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,912)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.8%(16)
Diversity Score4.8%(95)
5
+20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−49%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Kent, Maine?

Fort Kent, Maine has about 1,978 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Kent, Maine earns about $20,914 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 $60,300, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Kent, Maine?

About 19.3% 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 22.7% of people in Fort Kent, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Kent, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Kent, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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