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Houlton

Maine · 5,082 residents · 5.256 sq mi
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Houlton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,236. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,082
−4%since 2000
from 5,270 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
967 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Houlton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,236
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,162 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,646
+150%since 2000
from $13,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+17%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,013)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(182)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(4,791)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(131)
Diversity Score13.7%(698)
Diversity Score
14
+297%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houlton, Maine?

Houlton, Maine has about 5,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houlton, Maine?

The typical household in Houlton, Maine earns about $59,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houlton, Maine expensive?

In Houlton, Maine, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Houlton, Maine?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Houlton, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houlton, Maine?

About 17.4% of people in Houlton, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houlton, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Houlton, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 545 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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