Fort Kent, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,453
Population
458/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$55,801 per capita
$137,000
Home Value
$202,044 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
23
Violent Crime/100K
374 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,000 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,453
Census 2023
Population Density
458
per square mile
Land Area
5.6
square miles (14.5 km²)
Median Age
49.0 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.7%
Male
59.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.1%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 62.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 33.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
62.1%
Spanish
33.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.0%
Veterans
4.7%
22% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.2%
55% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.5%
36% 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 | 2,453 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 458 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.7% |
| Female | 59.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 62.1% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.0% |
| Veterans | 4.7% |
| Disability | 20.2% |
| Health Insurance | 94.5% |
| Uninsured | 5.5% |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |