Fort Fairfield town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Fort Fairfield town has a 2024 population of 3,347. Fort Fairfield town is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,323 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Fairfield town is $78,982 with a poverty rate of 8.9%. The median age in Fort Fairfield town is 49.8 years: 51.5 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Fairfield town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,111 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 4% |
| Native American | 70 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,383 | 2.4 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 730 | 2.75 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 364 | 0 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 191 | 3.5 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 98 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 5.71% |
| Associates Degree | 328 | 13.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 569 | 22.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 901 | 35.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 4.03% |
| Some College | 315 | 12.58% |
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 | 2,410 | 2,192 | 680 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 36 |
| Native American | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,741 | $88,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $45,677 |
| High School Graduate | $39,387 | $0 | $40,733 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,375 | $28,589 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,321 | $60,565 | $40,517 |
| Some College | $47,027 | $62,375 | $38,716 |
$45,321
Average Earnings
$60,565
Average Male
$40,517
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Fort Fairfield town residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,047 | 237 | 7.78% |
| Multiple | 133 | 27 | 20.3% |
| Native | 70 | 26 | 37.14% |
8.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.87%
Male Poverty Rate
11.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Fairfield town is Native, with 37.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Fairfield town is White, with 7.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.52% |
| High School | 5.88% |
| Some College | 5.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.12% |
| Female Employed | 7.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,139 | $90,496 |
| Households | $63,221 | $78,982 |
| Married Families | $80,985 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,676 | $46,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
434
Number of Veterans
410
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 135 |
| Vietnam | 111 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 16.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
76.17%
Born in Fort Fairfield town
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
97.26% of Fort Fairfield town residents were born in the United States, with 76.17% having been born in Maine. 1.32% 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 | 3,392 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 3,383 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 3,374 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 3,365 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 3,356 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 3,347 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 3,338 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 3,329 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 3,320 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 3,323 | 33 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3,290 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 3,296 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 3,315 | -30 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 3,345 | -30 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 3,375 | -37 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 3,412 | -31 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 3,443 | 10 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,433 | -34 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 3,467 | -22 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 3,489 | 0 | 0% |