Fort Kent town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Fort Kent town has a 2024 population of 4,232. Fort Kent town is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,073 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Kent town is $101,559 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Fort Kent town is 45.3 years: 43.3 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Kent town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,674 | 88.74% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 5.63% |
| Two or more races | 203 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,869 | 2.04 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 807 | 2.65 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 775 | 1.16 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 181 | 2.9 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Male | 106 | 2.45 | 100 | 0 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 4.72% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 772 | 24.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 268 | 8.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,135 | 36.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 409 | 13.21% |
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 | 2,868 | 2,621 | 906 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 102 | 54 |
| Black | 96 | 96 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 80 | 50 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
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 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,576 | $77,768 | $54,048 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,534 | $66,364 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,548 | $43,723 | $27,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $80,577 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,436 | $60,055 | $49,203 |
| Some College | $50,375 | $60,586 | $34,875 |
$52,436
Average Earnings
$60,055
Average Male
$49,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.3% of Fort Kent town residents speak only English, while 37.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 32.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,383 | 396 | 11.71% |
| Black | 223 | 33 | 14.8% |
| Other | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 30 | 37.5% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
10.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Kent town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Kent town is White, with 11.71% 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 23.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.64% |
| High School | 21.05% |
| Some College | 12.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.63% |
| Male Employed | 8.13% |
| Female Employed | 1.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,202 | $105,637 |
| Households | $60,701 | $101,559 |
| Married Families | $93,561 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,109 | $89,794 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 5.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
68.43%
Born in Fort Kent town
90.65%
Native Born
9.35%
Foreign Born
3.26%
Non Citizen
6.09%
Naturalized
90.65% of Fort Kent town residents were born in the United States, with 68.43% having been born in Maine. 3.26% 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 | 4,282 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 4,272 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 4,262 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 4,252 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 4,242 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 4,232 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 4,222 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 4,212 | 69 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 4,143 | 70 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4,073 | 259 | 6.79% |
| 2019 | 3,814 | -58 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 3,872 | 14 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,858 | -63 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 3,921 | -51 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 3,972 | -41 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 4,013 | -20 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 4,033 | -25 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 4,058 | -34 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 4,092 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4,092 | 0 | 0% |