Caribou, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Caribou, Maine Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,659
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
14.0%
Median Home
$93,100
Median Income
$42,325
Median Rent
$564
Caribou SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
3
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Caribou, ME Crime Report
152Total Crimes
2,018.1Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.98%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Caribou / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 152 | 2,018.1 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 79.7 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 79.7 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 146 | 1,938.4 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 358.5 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 102 | 1,354.2 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 225.7 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Caribou, ME Cost Of Living
93Caribou's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Caribou | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 110 | 100 | |
Caribou, ME Photos
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Rankings for Caribou in Maine
Map Of Caribou, ME
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Population over time in Caribou
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,659 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 7,749 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 7,827 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,902 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,960 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 8,025 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 8,099 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,169 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,221 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,235 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Caribou
| Race | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Caribou
| Gender | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Caribou for adults over 25
| Education | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Caribou, Maine
| Income | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.3% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
