Calais is a city located in Washington County Maine. Calais has a 2024 population of 3,140. Calais is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Calais is $62,356 with a poverty rate of 16.27%. The median age in Calais is 49.9 years: 48.3 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calais was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,887 | 93.79% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 2.44% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.91% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,595 | 1.84 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 705 | 1.05 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 621 | 2.37 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 147 | 3.12 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 122 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.36
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 10.64% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 280 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 788 | 32.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 539 | 22.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,262 | 1,973 | 478 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Native American | 28 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 96.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,063 | $75,536 | $46,842 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,979 | $0 | $57,872 |
| High School Graduate | $33,929 | $56,058 | $19,640 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,394 | $62,583 | $32,870 |
| Some College | $33,500 | $33,690 | $32,885 |
$37,394
Average Earnings
$62,583
Average Male
$32,870
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.99% of Calais residents speak only English, while 4.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,773 | 464 | 16.73% |
| Multiple | 55 | 10 | 18.18% |
| Asian | 14 | 8 | 57.14% |
16.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.33%
Male Poverty Rate
21.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calais is Asian, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calais is White, with 16.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.07% |
| High School | 12.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.6% |
| Female Employed | 2.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,394 | $82,964 |
| Households | $45,250 | $62,356 |
| Married Families | $81,572 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,027 | $29,611 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
356
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 303 | 12.17% |
| Native American | 27 | 96.43% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 47.27% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 41.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.81%
Born in Calais
93.11%
Native Born
6.89%
Foreign Born
3.67%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
93.11% of Calais residents were born in the United States, with 59.81% having been born in Maine. 3.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,212 | 15 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 3,197 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 3,183 | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 3,169 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 3,154 | 14 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 3,140 | 14 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 3,126 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,125 | 32 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 3,093 | 10 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 3,083 | 81 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 3,002 | 13 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,989 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 2,990 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 2,998 | -14 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 3,012 | -19 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 3,031 | -35 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 3,066 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 3,085 | -20 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 3,105 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 3,120 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,447 | -516 | -13.02% |
| 1990 | 3,963 | -299 | -7.02% |
| 1980 | 4,262 | 218 | 5.39% |
| 1970 | 4,044 | -179 | -4.24% |
| 1960 | 4,223 | -366 | -7.98% |
| 1950 | 4,589 | -572 | -11.08% |
| 1940 | 5,161 | -309 | -5.65% |
| 1930 | 5,470 | -614 | -10.09% |
| 1920 | 6,084 | -32 | -0.52% |
| 1910 | 6,116 | -1,539 | -20.1% |
| 1900 | 7,655 | 365 | 5.01% |
| 1890 | 7,290 | 1,117 | 18.09% |
| 1880 | 6,173 | 229 | 3.85% |
| 1870 | 5,944 | 323 | 5.75% |
| 1860 | 5,621 | 872 | 18.36% |
| 1850 | 4,749 | 1,537 | 47.85% |