Belfast, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Belfast, Maine Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,710
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
13.5%
Median Home
$184,100
Median Income
$62,720
Median Rent
$874
Belfast SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
9
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Belfast, ME Crime Report
53
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
793.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-66.19%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belfast / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 53 | 793.3 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 53 | 793.3 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 164.6 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 40 | 598.7 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 29.9 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Belfast, ME Cost Of Living
108
Belfast's Overall Cost Of Living
Belfast's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Belfast | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 101 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
Belfast, ME Photos
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Rankings for Belfast in Maine
Map Of Belfast, ME
Best Places Around Belfast
1
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2
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Population 9,026
3
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Population 4,908
4
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Population 8,085
5
Gardiner, ME
Population 5,670
6
Rockland, ME
Population 7,172
7
Bangor, ME
Population 32,029
8
Waterville, ME
Population 16,623
9
Augusta, ME
Population 18,662
10
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Population 6,341
Population over time in Belfast
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,710 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 6,696 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,680 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,641 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,668 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,664 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,672 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,664 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,676 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,691 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belfast
| Race | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Belfast
| Gender | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belfast for adults over 25
| Education | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Belfast, Maine
| Income | Belfast | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.9% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
