Caribou, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,710
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
16.5%
Median Home
$90,700
Median Income
$42,671
Median Rent
$598
Caribou SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
9
Caribou, ME Crime Report
134
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,775.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.32%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Caribou / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 134 | 1,775.3 | 1,360.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 106.0 | 115.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 26.5 | 14.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 79.5 | 61.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 126 | 1,669.3 | 1,245.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 19 | 251.7 | 174.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 97 | 1,285.1 | 1,016.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 132.5 | 54.0 | 219.9 |
Caribou, ME Cost Of Living
94
Caribou's Overall Cost Of Living
Caribou's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Caribou | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 105 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 107 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 93.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Caribou
| Gender | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Caribou for adults over 25
| Education | Caribou | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 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 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.8% | 10.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 14.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
