Caribou is a city located in Aroostook County Maine. Caribou has a 2024 population of 7,441. Caribou is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Caribou is $74,634 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in Caribou is 52.3 years: 52.6 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caribou was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,869 | 92.49% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 5.63% |
| Native American | 81 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,547 | 2.04 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 1,636 | 1.26 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 1,546 | 2.71 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 242 | 2.64 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 123 | 2.85 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 606 | 10.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,129 | 19.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 518 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,813 | 31.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 1,283 | 22.32% |
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 | 5,424 | 5,114 | 1,565 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 129 | 33 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 29 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,690 | $60,694 | $48,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,079 | $113,542 | $61,282 |
| High School Graduate | $35,799 | $35,521 | $35,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,469 | $26,250 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $48,343 | $48,692 | $47,699 |
| Some College | $44,978 | $49,257 | $40,202 |
$48,343
Average Earnings
$48,692
Average Male
$47,699
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.81% of Caribou residents speak only English, while 9.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,687 | 724 | 10.83% |
| Multiple | 418 | 124 | 29.67% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 13 | 65% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.62%
Male Poverty Rate
12.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caribou is Hispanic, with 65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caribou is White, with 10.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.52% |
| High School | 18.78% |
| Some College | 4.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Male Employed | 6.02% |
| Female Employed | 5.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,963 | $99,855 |
| Households | $54,271 | $74,634 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,485 | $44,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
751
Number of Veterans
737
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 298 |
| First Gulf War | 231 |
| Korea | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 233 |
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 703 | 12.06% |
| Native American | 25 | 36.76% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 71.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
74.31%
Born in Caribou
96%
Native Born
4%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
2.98%
Naturalized
96% of Caribou residents were born in the United States, with 74.31% having been born in Maine. 1.02% 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 | 7,492 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 7,482 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 7,472 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 7,461 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 7,451 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 7,441 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 7,431 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 7,438 | 15 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,423 | 23 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 7,400 | -196 | -2.58% |
| 2019 | 7,596 | -29 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 7,625 | -59 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 7,684 | -67 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 7,751 | -93 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 7,844 | -81 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 7,925 | -54 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 7,979 | -71 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 8,050 | -76 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 8,126 | -41 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 8,167 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,312 | -1,103 | -11.72% |
| 1990 | 9,415 | -501 | -5.05% |
| 1980 | 9,916 | -503 | -4.83% |
| 1970 | 10,419 | -2,081 | -16.65% |
| 1960 | 12,500 | 7,300 | 140.38% |
| 1940 | 5,200 | 3,400 | 188.89% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -5,692 | -75.97% |