Calais city is located in Washington County Maine. Calais city has a 2024 population of 3,127. Calais city is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Calais city is $66,946 with a poverty rate of 22.18%. The median age in Calais city is 43.8 years: 35.7 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calais city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,918 | 94.53% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 2.95% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.81% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.29% |
| 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 | 1,456 | 2 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 602 | 2.55 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.11 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 173 | 3.01 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 103 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 9.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 355 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 10.45% |
| High School Graduate | 580 | 25.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 585 | 25.78% |
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 | 2,172 | 1,892 | 562 |
| Black | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Native American | 25 | 23 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 1 | 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 96.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,793 | $77,256 | $42,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,449 | $144,318 | $44,688 |
| High School Graduate | $24,150 | $0 | $19,640 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,938 | $56,250 | $35,313 |
| Some College | $33,008 | $35,107 | $31,440 |
$36,938
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$35,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.08% of Calais city residents speak only English, while 3.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,795 | 642 | 22.97% |
| Multiple | 32 | 11 | 34.38% |
| Asian | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
22.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.94%
Male Poverty Rate
25.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calais city is Multiple, with 34.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calais city is Asian, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.74% |
| High School | 22.1% |
| Some College | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.9% |
| Male Employed | 8.17% |
| Female Employed | 7.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,365 | $81,445 |
| Households | $48,654 | $66,946 |
| Married Families | $86,102 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,851 | $34,945 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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
310
Number of Veterans
267
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 11.16% |
| Native American | 23 | 92% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 41.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
59.83%
Born in Calais city
93.85%
Native Born
6.15%
Foreign Born
3.89%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
93.85% of Calais city residents were born in the United States, with 59.83% having been born in Maine. 3.89% 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 | 3,132 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 3,131 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 3,130 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 3,129 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 3,128 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 3,127 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 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% |