Calais, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,087
Population
90/sq mi density
$48,654
Median Income
$31,240 per capita
$111,800
Home Value
$161,398 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,401 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,654 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,087
Census 2023
Population Density
90
per square mile
Land Area
40.1
square miles (103.9 km²)
Median Age
43.8 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.5%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
1.2%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.1%
Spanish
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.2%
Veterans
12.0%
100% above US avg (6%)
Disability
26.5%
104% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,087 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 90 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 40.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 12.0% |
| Disability | 26.5% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |