Belfast, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Belfast, Maine Info Snack

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
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
793.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-66.19%
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
1.1x
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

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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

White
92.5% (6,209)
African American
1.3% (89)
American Indian
0.5% (35)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
2.0% (136)
Two Or More
3.0% (201)
Hispanic
0.6% (40)
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

Female
57.4% (3,850)
Male
42.6% (2,860)
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

< 9th Grade
2.0% (134)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (201)
High School / GED
24.0% (1,610)
Some College
19.0% (1,274)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (536)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (1,878)
Master's Degree
12.0% (805)
Professional Degree
2.0% (134)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (134)
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

Less than $10,000
5.9% (39,275)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (30,547)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (77,926)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (62,549)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.0% (60,678)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.9% (153,567)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (77,095)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (99,953)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (42,599)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (26,806)
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%

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