Houlton town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Houlton town has a 2024 population of 6,067. Houlton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,049 in 2020.
The average household income in Houlton town is $76,363 with a poverty rate of 21.72%. The median age in Houlton town is 44.8 years: 40.2 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houlton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,630 | 93.04% |
| Native American | 213 | 3.52% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 1.87% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,541 | 2.24 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 1,197 | 1.14 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 1,093 | 3.34 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 177 | 2.5 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 74 | 3.08 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 399 | 9.48% |
| Associates Degree | 408 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 729 | 17.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 295 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,621 | 38.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 671 | 15.94% |
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 | 3,865 | 3,427 | 946 |
| Native American | 138 | 106 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 73 | 28 |
| Black | 59 | 49 | 21 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,167 | $87,625 | $31,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,787 | $0 | $55,882 |
| High School Graduate | $31,803 | $43,056 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,175 | $0 | $18,313 |
| Overall | $37,819 | $49,698 | $29,301 |
| Some College | $41,094 | $43,750 | $35,455 |
$37,819
Average Earnings
$49,698
Average Male
$29,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.78% of Houlton town residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,222 | 1,150 | 22.02% |
| Native | 208 | 64 | 30.77% |
| Multiple | 112 | 24 | 21.43% |
21.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
26.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houlton town is Native, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houlton town is Multiple, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.72% |
| High School | 22.64% |
| Some College | 16.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.15% |
| Female Employed | 13.77% |
| Male Employed | 11.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,973 | $107,584 |
| Households | $53,616 | $76,363 |
| Married Families | $111,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,347 | $39,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
305
Number of Veterans
256
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 6.32% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15.79% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
14.8%
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
78.04%
Born in Houlton town
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.15% of Houlton town residents were born in the United States, with 78.04% having been born in Maine. 0.79% 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 | 6,042 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 6,047 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 6,052 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 6,057 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 6,062 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 6,067 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 6,072 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 6,077 | 21 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 6,056 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 6,049 | 246 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 5,803 | 32 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 5,771 | -35 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,806 | -67 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 5,873 | -44 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 5,917 | -66 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,983 | -30 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,013 | -50 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 6,063 | -53 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 6,116 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,120 | 0 | 0% |