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Houlton

Maine · 4,743 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 $43,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
4,743
−10%since 2000
from 5,270 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
902 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Houlton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,625
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,107
+103%since 2000
from $13,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,332)
Black0.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(72)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other2.8%(135)
Diversity Score14.6%(692)
Diversity Score
15
+322%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houlton, Maine?

Houlton, Maine has about 4,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houlton, Maine?

The typical household in Houlton, Maine earns about $43,625 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 $103,600, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Houlton, Maine?

About 20.3% 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 884 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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