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Crime in Caribou summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Caribou. Key points include:
There were 58 total crimes in Caribou in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Caribou is 777.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Caribou is 67.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Caribou is 710.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Caribou is -63.32% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Caribou Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Caribou / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 58 | 777.4 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 67.0 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 13.4 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 40.2 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 53 | 710.4 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 67.0 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 46 | 616.5 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 26.8 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Caribou summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Caribou. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Caribou is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Caribou is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Caribou is $156,305.
The median income in Caribou is $53,709.
Caribou's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Caribou Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Caribou | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 55 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Caribou, ME Weather
The average high in Caribou is 49.2° and the average low is 29.5°.
There are 87.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.6 inches of precipitation each year with 108.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Caribou |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 49.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 29.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 108.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Caribou Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Caribou
The current population in Caribou is 7,382. The population has decreased 10.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,382 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 7,427 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,454 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 7,448 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 7,659 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,710 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,749 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 7,827 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 7,902 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7,960 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,025 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,099 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 8,169 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,221 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 8,235 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Caribou
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Caribou is:
91.5% White with 6,751 White residents.
0.1% African American with 11 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 30 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 423 Two Or More residents.
0.9% Hispanic with 67 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Caribou
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Caribou is 47.5% female with 3,503 female residents.
Caribou is 52.5% male with 3,878 male residents.
| Gender | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Caribou for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Caribou completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Caribou completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Caribou completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Caribou completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Caribou completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Caribou completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Caribou completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Caribou completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Caribou completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Caribou, Maine
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4.8% of households in Caribou earn Less than $10,000.
8.6% of households in Caribou earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in Caribou earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Caribou earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Caribou earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Caribou earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Caribou earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.3% of households in Caribou earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Caribou earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Caribou earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
