Caribou, ME

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Caribou Overview

7,454
TOTAL POPULATION
3,862
MALE POPULATION
3,592
FEMALE POPULATION
107.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,605
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,625
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,803
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,506
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Caribou Area Codes

Race in Caribou

The most populous races in Caribou are White / Caucasian (6,887 | 92.4%), Two or more Races (417 | 5.6%), and Native / Alaskan (107 | 1.4%).
Race in Caribou
Race# Population% Population
Asian300.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific110.2%
Hispanic or Latino160.2%
Native / Alaskan1071.4%
White / Caucasian6,88792.4%
Two or more Races4175.6%
Some other Race20.0%
Total7,454100.0%

Ancestry in Caribou

The most populous ancestries reported in Caribou are French (2,045 | 27.4%), English (1,002 | 13.4%), French Canadian (814 | 10.9%), Irish (761 | 10.2%), and American (654 | 8.8%), together accounting for 70.8% of all Caribou residents.
Ancestry in Caribou
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6548.8%
Arab50.1%
Bhutanese40.1%
British1291.7%
Burmese90.1%
Cajun230.3%
Canadian640.9%
Celtic20.0%
Cherokee130.2%
Czech470.6%
Danish30.0%
Dutch260.4%
English1,00213.4%
European370.5%
French2,04527.4%
French American Indian100.1%
French Canadian81410.9%
German3684.9%
Indian (Asian)100.1%
Irish76110.2%
Italian2243.0%
Korean480.6%
Latvian80.1%
Lebanese50.1%
Mexican40.1%
Native Hawaiian500.7%
New Zealander30.0%
Pakistani270.4%
Polish801.1%
Portuguese240.3%
Puerto Rican40.1%
Russian220.3%
Scandinavian150.2%
Scotch-Irish1472.0%
Scottish2433.3%
Spaniard80.1%
Swedish4716.3%
Welsh490.7%
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Immigrants in Caribou

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Caribou came from Canada (234 | 3.1%), Europe (55 | 0.7%), Czechoslovakia (47 | 0.6%), Eastern Europe (47 | 0.6%), and Asia (13 | 0.2%), together accounting for 5.3% of all Caribou residents.
Immigrants in Caribou
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia130.2%
Canada2343.1%
Czechoslovakia470.6%
Eastern Asia40.1%
Eastern Europe470.6%
Europe550.7%
Japan40.1%
Northern Europe80.1%
Philippines90.1%
South Eastern Asia90.1%
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Sex and Age in Caribou

Sex and Age in Caribou

The most populous age groups in Caribou are 55 to 59 Years (503 | 13.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (390 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Caribou
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years185 (4.8%)150 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years61 (1.6%)198 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years180 (4.7%)119 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Years234 (6.1%)201 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years239 (6.2%)227 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years163 (4.2%)218 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years200 (5.2%)111 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years168 (4.3%)219 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years188 (4.9%)175 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years162 (4.2%)115 (3.2%)
50 to 54 Years328 (8.5%)280 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years503 (13.0%)390 (10.9%)
60 to 64 Years224 (5.8%)237 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years497 (12.9%)211 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years128 (3.3%)137 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years108 (2.8%)191 (5.3%)
80 to 84 Years99 (2.6%)179 (5.0%)
85 Years and over195 (5.1%)234 (6.5%)
Total3,862 (100.0%)3,592 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Caribou

Median Family Size in Caribou

The median family size in Caribou is 2.74 persons per family, with single female/mother families (242 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.93 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (129 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.12 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Caribou
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,479 (79.9%)2.76
Single Male/Father129 (7.0%)2.12
Single Female/Mother242 (13.1%)2.93
Total Families1,850 (100.0%)2.74

Median Household Size in Caribou

The median household size in Caribou is 2.06 persons per household, with single female/mother households (242 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.98 persons per household. non-family households (1,676 | 47.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Caribou
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,479 (41.9%)2.77
Single Male/Father129 (3.7%)2.22
Single Female/Mother242 (6.9%)2.98
Non-family1,676 (47.5%)1.29
Total Households3,526 (100.0%)2.06

Household Size by Marriage Status in Caribou

Out of a total of 3,526 households in Caribou, 1,850 (52.5%) are family households, while 1,676 (47.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,129, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,419.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Caribou
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,419 (40.2%)
2-Person Households1,129 (32.0%)162 (4.6%)
3-Person Households303 (8.6%)25 (0.7%)
4-Person Households278 (7.9%)70 (2.0%)
5-Person Households59 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households20 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households61 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,850 (52.5%)1,676 (47.5%)

Female Fertility in Caribou

Fertility by Age in Caribou

Average fertility rate in Caribou is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 138.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Caribou
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years77 (73.3%)138.0
35 to 50 years28 (26.7%)53.0
Total105 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Caribou

59.0% of women with births (105) in Caribou are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Caribou
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years34 (44.2%)43 (55.8%)
35 to 50 years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (59.1%)43 (40.9%)

Fertility by Education in Caribou

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Caribou
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma45 (42.9%)97.0
College or Associate's Degree30 (28.6%)97.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (10.5%)52.0
Graduate Degree19 (18.1%)106.0
Total105 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Caribou

40.9% of women with births in Caribou are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Caribou
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma32 (71.1%)13 (28.9%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (59.1%)43 (40.9%)

Income in Caribou

Income Overview in Caribou

Per Capita Income in Caribou is $33,605, while median incomes of families and households are $69,625 and $47,803 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,454$33,605
Median Family Income1,850$69,625
Mean Family Income1,850$89,689
Median Household Income3,526$47,803
Mean Household Income3,526$68,934
Income Deficit1,850$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,45411.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,45488.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,4540.48

Earnings by Sex in Caribou

Average Earnings in Caribou are $39,329, $41,261 for men and $36,431 for women, a difference of 11.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Caribou
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,910 (52.8%)$41,261
Female1,707 (47.2%)$36,431
Total3,617 (100.0%)$39,329

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Caribou

The most common earnings brackets in Caribou are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (246 | 12.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (203 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Caribou
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less71 (3.7%)92 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99930 (1.6%)58 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49940 (2.1%)39 (2.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999134 (7.0%)120 (7.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49920 (1.1%)107 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99927 (1.4%)19 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49925 (1.3%)75 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (0.6%)14 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49980 (4.2%)42 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999153 (8.0%)47 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999105 (5.5%)103 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99983 (4.3%)98 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999117 (6.1%)134 (7.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999223 (11.7%)88 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999151 (7.9%)89 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99947 (2.5%)185 (10.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999246 (12.9%)203 (11.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99959 (3.1%)70 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (2.7%)72 (4.2%)
$100,000+235 (12.3%)52 (3.0%)
Total1,910 (100.0%)1,707 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Caribou

Average earnings in Caribou are $44,203 for men and $42,055 for women, a difference of 4.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,917, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,531. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,725, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,511.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Caribou
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,531$36,295
College or Associate's Degree$44,282$33,511
Bachelor's Degree$62,539$45,542
Graduate Degree$107,917$58,725
Total$44,203$42,055

Family Income in Caribou

Family Income Brackets in Caribou

According to the Caribou family income data, there are 411 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 30 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Caribou
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000301.6%
$10,000 to $14,999784.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991116.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991508.1%
$35,000 to $49,99930316.4%
$50,000 to $74,99938520.8%
$75,000 to $99,99919610.6%
$100,000 to $149,99941122.2%
$150,000 to $199,999563.0%
$200,000+1337.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Caribou

5-person families (74 | 4.0%) account for the highest median family income in Caribou with $126,346 per family, while 3-person families (293 | 15.8%) have the highest median income of $32,208 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Caribou
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,140 (61.6%)$55,965
3-Person Families293 (15.8%)$96,625
4-Person Families277 (15.0%)$102,399
5-Person Families74 (4.0%)$126,346
6-Person Families5 (0.3%)$0
7+ Person Families61 (3.3%)$0
Total1,850 (100.0%)$69,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Caribou

The median family income in Caribou is $69,625, with families comprising 3+ earners (176) having the highest median family income of $114,000, while families with no earners (524) have the lowest median family income of $37,931, accounting for 9.5% and 28.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Caribou
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners524 (28.3%)$37,931
1 Earner423 (22.9%)$44,311
2 Earners727 (39.3%)$100,529
3+ Earners176 (9.5%)$114,000
Total1,850 (100.0%)$69,625

Household Income in Caribou

Household Income Brackets in Caribou

With 652 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Caribou, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 99 households (2.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Caribou
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001303.7%
$10,000 to $14,99936710.4%
$15,000 to $24,99947213.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993389.6%
$35,000 to $49,99948713.8%
$50,000 to $74,99965218.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993499.9%
$100,000 to $149,99948313.7%
$150,000 to $199,999992.8%
$200,000+1524.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Caribou

The median household income in Caribou is $47,803, with the highest median household income of $83,972 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 713 households (20.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,433, with 1,301 households (36.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Caribou
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years139 (3.9%)$42,721
25 to 44 Years713 (20.2%)$83,972
45 to 64 Years1,373 (38.9%)$67,633
65+ Years1,301 (36.9%)$31,433
Total3,526 (100.0%)$47,803

Poverty in Caribou

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 15.3% for females among the residents of Caribou, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 118 males (33.6%) and 152 females (49.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (5.4%)27 (18.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (6.2%)39 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years4 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years118 (33.6%)152 (49.8%)
25 to 34 Years58 (16.0%)37 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years49 (13.8%)2 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years108 (22.0%)57 (14.7%)
55 to 64 Years7 (1.0%)79 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years45 (7.2%)34 (9.8%)
75 Years and over51 (13.8%)105 (21.0%)
Total459 (12.0%)532 (15.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou

According to the poverty statistics in Caribou, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years175 (94.6%)123 (82.0%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years135 (93.8%)139 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years85 (95.5%)84 (100.0%)
15 Years26 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years95 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years233 (66.4%)153 (50.2%)
25 to 34 Years305 (84.0%)292 (88.7%)
35 to 44 Years307 (86.2%)392 (99.5%)
45 to 54 Years382 (78.0%)330 (85.3%)
55 to 64 Years707 (99.0%)548 (87.4%)
65 to 74 Years580 (92.8%)314 (90.2%)
75 Years and over318 (86.2%)394 (79.0%)
Total3,356 (88.0%)2,947 (84.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Caribou

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Caribou show that 2.2% or 33 of the total 1,479 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.6%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Caribou
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children983 (97.4%)26 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children352 (98.1%)7 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,446 (97.8%)33 (2.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Caribou

According to the poverty data in Caribou, 33.3% or 43 single-father households and 28.9% or 70 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (39.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (36.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Caribou
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)40 (25.6%)
1 or 2 Children43 (39.5%)25 (36.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (27.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (33.3%)70 (28.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Caribou

The poverty data for Caribou shows that 33 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 113 of the single-parent households (30.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (2.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (38.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Caribou
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children26 (2.6%)40 (22.7%)
1 or 2 Children7 (1.9%)68 (38.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (27.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (2.2%)113 (30.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Caribou

Employment by Class of Employer in Caribou

Among the 3,409 employed individuals in Caribou, private company employees (1,822 | 53.4%), not-for-profit organizations (519 | 15.2%), and federal government employees (314 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Caribou
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,82253.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1835.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1935.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations51915.2%
Local Government Employees2497.3%
State Government Employees1293.8%
Federal Government Employees3149.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,409100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Caribou

According to the labor force statistics for Caribou, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,493), 54.0% or 3,506 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 70 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.7% or 665 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.6% or 44 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Caribou
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years218 (59.4%)14 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years359 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years298 (78.2%)1 (0.3%)
30 to 34 Years233 (74.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years665 (88.7%)44 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years657 (74.2%)10 (1.5%)
55 to 59 Years610 (68.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years191 (41.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years230 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over42 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,506 (54.0%)70 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Caribou

According to labor force statistics for Caribou, 72.1% of individuals (2,654) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,681) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 56 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.0% or 964 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 43 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Caribou
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School71 (46.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma680 (58.1%)21 (1.8%)
College / Associate Degree937 (74.4%)58 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher964 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,654 (72.1%)77 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Caribou

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Caribou are Community & Social Service (439 | 12.8%), Business & Financial (318 | 9.3%), Management (310 | 9.0%), Education, Arts & Media (192 | 5.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (155 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Caribou

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Caribou, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (66.4%), and Legal Services & Support (65.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (76.0%), Education Instruction & Library (74.8%), and Community & Social Service (68.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Management181 (58.4%)129 (41.6%)
Business & Financial170 (53.5%)148 (46.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science73 (66.4%)37 (33.6%)
Computers & Mathematics31 (50.0%)31 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 138 (31.4%)301 (68.6%)
Education, Arts & Media46 (24.0%)146 (76.0%)
Legal Services & Support15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
Education Instruction & Library39 (25.2%)116 (74.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment38 (55.1%)31 (44.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating50 (35.7%)90 (64.3%)
Health Technologists50 (38.2%)81 (61.8%)
Total (Category)612 (46.5%)705 (53.5%)
Total (Overall)1,808 (52.6%)1,626 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Caribou are Food Preparation & Serving (251 | 7.3%), Healthcare Support (148 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (49 | 1.4%), Law Enforcement (45 | 1.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (39 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Caribou

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Caribou, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (91.8%), and Personal Care & Service (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Healthcare Support (97.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (74.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (2.7%)144 (97.3%)
Security & Protection45 (91.8%)4 (8.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving77 (30.7%)174 (69.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (25.6%)29 (74.4%)
Personal Care & Service16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
Total (Category)152 (29.8%)358 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)1,808 (52.6%)1,626 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Caribou are Office & Administration (515 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (382 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Caribou

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related290 (75.9%)92 (24.1%)
Office & Administration135 (26.2%)380 (73.8%)
Total (Category)425 (47.4%)472 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)1,808 (52.6%)1,626 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Caribou are Construction & Extraction (188 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (109 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (67 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Caribou

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry59 (88.1%)8 (11.9%)
Construction & Extraction178 (94.7%)10 (5.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair100 (91.7%)9 (8.3%)
Total (Category)337 (92.6%)27 (7.4%)
Total (Overall)1,808 (52.6%)1,626 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Caribou are Transportation (171 | 5.0%), Production (94 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (81 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Caribou

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Production53 (56.4%)41 (43.6%)
Transportation148 (86.6%)23 (13.5%)
Material Moving81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)282 (81.5%)64 (18.5%)
Total (Overall)1,808 (52.6%)1,626 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Caribou

Employment Industries in Caribou

The major employment industries in Caribou include Health Care & Social Assistance (668 | 19.5%), Retail Trade (560 | 16.3%), Professional & Scientific (302 | 8.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (243 | 7.1%), and Public Administration (241 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Caribou

Employment Industries by Sex in Caribou

The Caribou industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (76.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (74.5%), and Educational Services (71.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Caribou
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting96 (82.8%)20 (17.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing96 (66.7%)48 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade391 (69.8%)169 (30.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing148 (77.9%)42 (22.1%)
Utilities35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information66 (62.3%)40 (37.7%)
Finance & Insurance50 (36.8%)86 (63.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing23 (56.1%)18 (43.9%)
Professional & Scientific201 (66.6%)101 (33.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support33 (32.4%)69 (67.6%)
Educational Services62 (28.4%)156 (71.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance190 (28.4%)478 (71.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (23.2%)53 (76.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services62 (25.5%)181 (74.5%)
Public Administration110 (45.6%)131 (54.4%)
Total1,808 (52.6%)1,626 (47.3%)

Education in Caribou

School Enrollment in Caribou

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,145 students in Caribou are high school (436 | 38.1%), elementary school (245 | 21.4%), and middle school (193 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in Caribou
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1039.0%
Kindergarten655.7%
Elementary School24521.4%
Middle School19316.9%
High School43638.1%
College / Undergraduate817.1%
Graduate / Professional221.9%
Total1,145100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Caribou

Out of a total of 1,145 students who are enrolled in schools in Caribou, 152 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 993 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 73 (67.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 245 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Caribou
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds35 (32.4%)73 (67.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old219 (84.6%)40 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds269 (94.7%)15 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds26 (57.8%)19 (42.2%)
35 Years and over11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Total993 (86.7%)152 (13.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Caribou

Business (396 | 25.3%), arts & humanities (236 | 15.1%), education (232 | 14.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (222 | 14.2%), and science & technology (137 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,563 individuals in Caribou who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Caribou
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics301.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural22214.2%
Physical & Health Sciences140.9%
Psychology553.5%
Social Sciences503.2%
Engineering110.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies251.6%
Science & Technology1378.8%
Business39625.3%
Education23214.8%
Literature & Languages533.4%
Liberal Arts & History211.3%
Visual & Performing Arts815.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities23615.1%
Total1,563100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Caribou

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Caribou

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Caribou are males with 2 vehicles (934, accounting for 52.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (798, making up 57.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Caribou
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle38 (2.1%)31 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle332 (18.6%)390 (24.0%)
2 Vehicles934 (52.4%)798 (49.2%)
3 Vehicles424 (23.8%)286 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles39 (2.2%)77 (4.8%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (0.9%)40 (2.5%)
Total1,783 (100.0%)1,622 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Caribou

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Caribou are 5 to 9 minutes (759 commuters, 23.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (741 commuters, 23.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (474 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Caribou
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2808.8%
5 to 9 Minutes75923.7%
10 to 14 Minutes74123.2%
15 to 19 Minutes44113.8%
20 to 24 Minutes47414.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1635.1%
30 to 34 Minutes2547.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes220.7%
60 to 89 Minutes501.6%
90 or more Minutes130.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Caribou

The most common commute times in Caribou are 10 to 14 minutes (428 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (375 commuters, 25.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Caribou
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes195 (11.4%)85 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes384 (22.4%)375 (25.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes428 (25.0%)313 (21.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes241 (14.1%)200 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes213 (12.4%)261 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes52 (3.0%)111 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes133 (7.8%)121 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (0.8%)8 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes50 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (0.2%)9 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Caribou

The most frequent times of departure to work in Caribou are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (243, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (357, 24.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Caribou
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM88 (5.1%)49 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM139 (8.1%)25 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM179 (10.4%)24 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM212 (12.4%)168 (11.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM123 (7.2%)121 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM243 (14.2%)134 (9.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM195 (11.4%)357 (24.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM96 (5.6%)229 (15.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM120 (7.0%)77 (5.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM113 (6.6%)29 (2.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (0.5%)26 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)33 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM90 (5.2%)106 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM108 (6.3%)105 (7.1%)
Total1,714 (100.0%)1,483 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Caribou

Occupancy by Ownership in Caribou

Of the total 3,526 dwellings in Caribou, owner-occupied units account for 2,498 (70.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,028 (29.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Caribou
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,49870.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,02829.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,526100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Caribou

Occupancy by Household Size in Caribou
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,41940.2%
2-Person Household1,29136.6%
3-Person Household3289.3%
4+ Person Household48813.8%
Total Housing Units3,526100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Caribou

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Caribou
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household773 (54.5%)646 (45.5%)
2-Person Household1,100 (85.2%)191 (14.8%)
3-Person Household239 (72.9%)89 (27.1%)
4+ Person Household386 (79.1%)102 (20.9%)
Total Housing Units2,498 (70.9%)1,028 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Caribou

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Caribou
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School105 (40.5%)154 (59.5%)
High School Diploma673 (60.4%)441 (39.6%)
College/Associate Degree947 (73.9%)335 (26.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher773 (88.7%)98 (11.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Caribou

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Caribou
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years42512.0%
35 to 44 Years42712.1%
45 to 54 Years55015.6%
55 to 64 Years82323.3%
65 to 74 Years65618.6%
75 to 84 Years35210.0%
85 Years and Over2938.3%
Total3,526100.0%

Housing Finances in Caribou

Median Income by Occupancy in Caribou

Median Income by Occupancy in Caribou
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,498 (70.9%)$65,625
Renter-Occupied1,028 (29.1%)$25,250
Average3,526 (100.0%)$47,803

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Caribou

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Caribou
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020 (0.8%)62 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)47 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999123 (4.9%)242 (23.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99982 (3.3%)92 (8.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999228 (9.1%)70 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999236 (9.5%)104 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999284 (11.4%)202 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999475 (19.0%)176 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999338 (13.5%)10 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999460 (18.4%)23 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more252 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,498 (100.0%)1,028 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Caribou

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Caribou
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300292 (11.7%)206 (20.0%)
$300 to $499478 (19.1%)157 (15.3%)
$500 to $799684 (27.4%)448 (43.6%)
$800 to $999355 (14.2%)150 (14.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499365 (14.6%)35 (3.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999183 (7.3%)6 (0.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49998 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99912 (0.5%)12 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more31 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,498 (100.0%)1,028 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Caribou

Housing Structures in Caribou

Housing Structures in Caribou
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,36767.1%
Single Unit, Attached110.3%
2 Unit Apartments1825.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments42612.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments551.6%
10 or more Apartments2256.4%
Mobile Home / Other2607.4%
Total3,526100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Caribou

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Caribou
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,199 (92.9%)168 (7.1%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
2 Unit Apartments79 (43.4%)103 (56.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (3.3%)412 (96.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5 (9.1%)50 (90.9%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)225 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other197 (75.8%)63 (24.2%)
Total2,498 (70.9%)1,028 (29.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Caribou

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Caribou
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (0.5%)25 (2.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (2.0%)235 (22.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms702 (28.1%)635 (61.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms839 (33.6%)106 (10.3%)
8 or more Rooms895 (35.8%)27 (2.6%)
Total2,498 (100.0%)1,028 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Caribou

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Caribou
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)10 (1.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas87 (3.5%)34 (3.3%)
Electricity103 (4.1%)362 (35.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,104 (84.2%)611 (59.4%)
Coal or Coke22 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels182 (7.3%)11 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,498 (100.0%)1,028 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Caribou

Household Vehicle Usage in Caribou
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle62 (2.5%)379 (36.9%)
1 Vehicle741 (29.7%)484 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles1,149 (46.0%)160 (15.6%)
3 or more Vehicles546 (21.9%)5 (0.5%)
Total2,498 (100.0%)1,028 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Caribou

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Caribou

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2241,274
Median Property Value$99,500$128,800
Median Household Income$44,674$190
Monthly Housing Costs$452$3
Real Estate Taxes$1,567$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Caribou
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000224 (18.3%)84 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999397 (32.4%)392 (30.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999524 (42.8%)690 (54.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99975 (6.1%)108 (8.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,224 (100.0%)1,274 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Caribou
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (1.1%)123 (9.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999329 (26.9%)7 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999173 (14.1%)104 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999111 (9.1%)63 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999325 (26.6%)173 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999135 (11.0%)150 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99976 (6.2%)203 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more62 (5.1%)384 (30.1%)
Total1,224 (100.0%)1,274 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Caribou

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Caribou
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x494 (40.4%)84,183 (6,607.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x305 (24.9%)759 (59.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x124 (10.1%)314 (24.6%)
4.0x or more288 (23.5%)140 (11.0%)
Total1,224 (100.0%)1,274 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Caribou
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800149 (12.2%)7 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499429 (35.0%)67 (5.3%)
$800 to $1,499634 (51.8%)519 (40.7%)
Total1,224 (100.0%)1,274 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Caribou

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caribou

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caribou
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years382 (96.0%)16 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years886 (96.8%)29 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years495 (93.8%)33 (6.2%)
26 to 34 Years497 (77.2%)147 (22.8%)
35 to 44 Years640 (85.3%)110 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years798 (91.0%)79 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,284 (95.8%)57 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years973 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older868 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,823 (93.5%)471 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Caribou

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Caribou
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born382 (96.0%)16 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen886 (96.8%)29 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen495 (93.8%)33 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Caribou

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Caribou
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,119 (90.2%)121 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,542 (93.3%)110 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,360 (90.2%)148 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999697 (95.2%)35 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over2,087 (97.6%)52 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caribou

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Caribou
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6200 (50.2%)182 (45.7%)
6 to 18 Years437 (47.8%)453 (49.5%)
19 to 25 Years241 (45.6%)340 (64.4%)
25 to 34 Years183 (28.4%)323 (50.2%)
35 to 44 Years196 (26.1%)528 (70.4%)
45 to 54 Years210 (23.9%)619 (70.6%)
55 to 64 Years410 (30.6%)963 (71.8%)
65 to 74 Years940 (96.6%)676 (69.5%)
75 Years and over868 (100.0%)364 (41.9%)
Total3,685 (50.5%)4,448 (61.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Caribou

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Caribou
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years64 (9.0%)41 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years296 (19.0%)351 (24.9%)
65 to 74 Years165 (26.4%)96 (27.6%)
75 Years and over225 (61.0%)309 (61.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Caribou

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (3.8%)65 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years68 (10.9%)22 (6.3%)
75 Years and over168 (45.5%)189 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.8%)11 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years62 (4.0%)63 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years8 (1.3%)5 (1.4%)
75 Years and over31 (8.4%)32 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years39 (5.5%)41 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years203 (13.0%)202 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years46 (7.4%)17 (4.9%)
75 Years and over45 (12.2%)154 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.5%)10 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years154 (9.9%)127 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (6.4%)71 (20.4%)
75 Years and over128 (34.7%)147 (29.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years97 (6.2%)41 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.0%)
75 Years and over89 (24.1%)47 (9.4%)

Technology Access in Caribou

Computing Device Access in Caribou

Computing Device Access in Caribou
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,47770.3%
Smartphone2,54272.1%
Tablet1,79550.9%
No Computing Device49714.1%
Total3,526100.0%

Internet Access in Caribou

Internet Access in Caribou
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet341.0%
Broadband Home2,20962.6%
Cellular Data Only36610.4%
Satellite Internet1464.1%
No Internet79022.4%
Total3,526100.0%

Caribou Summary

Caribou, Maine is a city located in Aroostook County, in the northernmost part of the state. It is the largest city in the county and the second largest in the state, with a population of 8,189 as of the 2010 census. The city is situated on the Aroostook River, which flows through the city and is a major source of recreation and economic activity.

History

The area that is now Caribou was first settled in the early 1800s by French-Canadian immigrants. The city was originally known as Lower Aroostook, and was incorporated as a town in 1859. The name was changed to Caribou in 1875, after the caribou that were abundant in the area.
In the late 1800s, the city became a major center for the lumber industry, with several sawmills and logging camps in the area. The city also became a major railroad hub, with the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad running through the city.
The city experienced a period of rapid growth in the early 1900s, with the population increasing from 1,000 in 1900 to over 5,000 by 1920. This growth was largely due to the influx of French-Canadian immigrants, who came to work in the lumber and railroad industries.

Geography

Caribou is located in northern Maine, in Aroostook County. It is situated on the Aroostook River, which flows through the city and is a major source of recreation and economic activity. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Maine State Route 89.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located in a hilly region, with several small lakes and ponds in the area.

Economy

The economy of Caribou is largely based on the lumber and paper industries. The city is home to several sawmills and paper mills, which employ a large number of people in the area. The city is also a major center for the potato industry, with several potato processing plants in the area.
In addition to the lumber and paper industries, Caribou is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also a major center for tourism, with several hotels, campgrounds, and other attractions in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Caribou was 8,189. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Caribou?
Total Population of Caribou is 7,454.
What is the Total Male Population of Caribou?
Total Male Population of Caribou is 3,862.
What is the Total Female Population of Caribou?
Total Female Population of Caribou is 3,592.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Caribou?
There are 107.52 Males per 100 Females in Caribou.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Caribou?
There are 93.01 Females per 100 Males in Caribou.
What is the Median Population Age in Caribou?
Median Population Age in Caribou is 52.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Caribou
Average Family Size in Caribou is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Caribou
Average Household Size in Caribou is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Caribou?
Per Capita income in Caribou is $33,605.
What is the Median Family Income in Caribou?
Median Family Income in Caribou is $69,625.
What is the Median Household income in Caribou?
Median Household Income in Caribou is $47,803.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Caribou?
Income or Wage Gap in Caribou is 11.7%.
Women in Caribou earn 88.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Caribou?
Inequality or Gini Index in Caribou is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Caribou?
There are 3,506 People in the Labor Forcein in Caribou.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Caribou?
54.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Caribou.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Caribou?
Unemployment Rate in Caribou is 2.0%.