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Fort Kent

Maine · 2,413 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 $49,537. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,413
+22%since 2000
from 1,978 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fort Kent
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,537
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,914 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,948
+188%since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(2,136)
Black3.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian3.5%(84)
Other8%(193)
Diversity Score35.2%(849)
Diversity Score
35
+632%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Kent, Maine?

Fort Kent, Maine has about 2,413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Kent, Maine earns about $49,537 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 $101,400, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Kent, Maine?

About 29.6% 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 16.0% 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 276 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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