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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Houlton

Maine · 5,270 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 $25,162. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $58,800. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% 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 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,270
−6%since 1990
from 5,627 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,003 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,071 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+13%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Houlton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,162
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,875
+30%since 1990
from $10,634 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
59.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
40.6% rent
2.3
−6%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,411)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score9.3%(522)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,013)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.5%(28)
Diversity Score3.5%(182)
3
−63%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houlton, Maine?

Houlton, Maine has about 5,270 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Houlton, Maine?

The typical household in Houlton, Maine earns about $25,162 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Houlton, Maine?

About 18.9% 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 17.6% 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 357 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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