Caribou, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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7,448
TOTAL POPULATION
3,999
MALE POPULATION
3,449
FEMALE POPULATION
115.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,463
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,219
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,967
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.7¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,526
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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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 7,448.
What is the Total Male Population of Caribou?
Total Male Population of Caribou is 3,999.
What is the Total Female Population of Caribou?
Total Female Population of Caribou is 3,449.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Caribou?
There are 115.95 Males per 100 Females in Caribou.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Caribou?
There are 86.25 Females per 100 Males in Caribou.
What is the Median Population Age in Caribou?
Median Population Age in Caribou is 52.1 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 $31,463.
What is the Median Family Income in Caribou?
Median Family Income in Caribou is $54,219.
What is the Median Household income in Caribou?
Median Household Income in Caribou is $43,967.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Caribou?
Income or Wage Gap in Caribou is 19.3%.
Women in Caribou earn 80.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Caribou?
Inequality or Gini Index in Caribou is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Caribou?
There are 3,526 People in the Labor Forcein in Caribou.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Caribou?
54.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Caribou.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Caribou?
Unemployment Rate in Caribou is 3.2%.

Race in Caribou

The most populous races in Caribou are White / Caucasian (6,852 | 92.0%), Two or more Races (417 | 5.6%), and Native / Alaskan (131 | 1.8%).
Race in Caribou
Race# Population% Population
Asian210.3%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific100.1%
Hispanic or Latino480.6%
Native / Alaskan1311.8%
White / Caucasian6,85292.0%
Two or more Races4175.6%
Some other Race170.2%
Total7,448100.0%

Ancestry in Caribou

The most populous ancestries reported in Caribou are French (2,157 | 29.0%), English (992 | 13.3%), Irish (788 | 10.6%), French Canadian (771 | 10.3%), and American (471 | 6.3%), together accounting for 69.5% of all Caribou residents.
Ancestry in Caribou
Race# Population% Population
American4716.3%
Arab40.1%
Austrian320.4%
British1321.8%
Cajun811.1%
Canadian490.7%
Celtic20.0%
Cherokee110.2%
Chinese60.1%
Danish50.1%
Dutch210.3%
English99213.3%
European410.5%
Filipino410.5%
French2,15729.0%
French Canadian77110.3%
German4285.8%
Irish78810.6%
Italian2223.0%
Korean100.1%
Latvian70.1%
Lebanese40.1%
Mexican60.1%
Native Hawaiian440.6%
New Zealander20.0%
Polish1061.4%
Portuguese200.3%
Puerto Rican300.4%
Russian90.1%
Scandinavian340.5%
Scotch-Irish1572.1%
Scottish1492.0%
Spaniard120.2%
Swedish3925.3%
Thai260.4%
Welsh1662.2%

Sex and Age in Caribou

Sex and Age in Caribou

The most populous age groups in Caribou are 55 to 59 Years (532 | 13.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (353 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Caribou
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years238 (5.9%)170 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years56 (1.4%)214 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years151 (3.8%)84 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Years229 (5.7%)175 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years235 (5.9%)224 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years167 (4.2%)211 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years276 (6.9%)151 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years182 (4.5%)138 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years143 (3.6%)179 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years166 (4.2%)121 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years361 (9.0%)285 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years532 (13.3%)353 (10.2%)
60 to 64 Years225 (5.6%)289 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years518 (13.0%)227 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years125 (3.1%)171 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years105 (2.6%)139 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years106 (2.6%)95 (2.8%)
85 Years and over184 (4.6%)223 (6.5%)
Total3,999 (100.0%)3,449 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Caribou

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years207 (5.2%)298 (8.6%)
15 to 17 Years88 (2.2%)99 (2.9%)
Under 18 Years533 (13.3%)567 (16.4%)
18 to 24 Years376 (9.4%)300 (8.7%)
15 to 44 Years1,232 (30.8%)1,078 (31.3%)
16 Years and over3,535 (88.4%)2,947 (85.5%)
18 Years and over3,466 (86.7%)2,882 (83.6%)
21 Years and over3,286 (82.2%)2,793 (81.0%)
60 Years and over1,263 (31.6%)1,144 (33.2%)
62 Years and over1,155 (28.9%)1,019 (29.5%)
65 Years and over1,038 (26.0%)855 (24.8%)
75 Years and over395 (9.9%)457 (13.3%)
Total3,999 (100.0%)3,449 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Caribou

Median Family Size in Caribou

The median family size in Caribou is 2.70 persons per family, with single female/mother families (297 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (153 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Caribou
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,492 (76.8%)2.68
Single Male/Father153 (7.9%)2.20
Single Female/Mother297 (15.3%)3.06
All Families1,942 (100.0%)2.70

Median Household Size in Caribou

The median household size in Caribou is 2.06 persons per household, with single female/mother households (297 | 8.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (1,598 | 45.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Caribou
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,492 (42.1%)2.68
Single Male/Father153 (4.3%)2.40
Single Female/Mother297 (8.4%)3.15
Non-family1,598 (45.1%)1.25
All Households3,540 (100.0%)2.06

Household Size by Marriage Status in Caribou

Out of a total of 3,540 households in Caribou, 1,942 (54.9%) are family households, while 1,598 (45.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,247, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,324.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Caribou
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,324 (37.4%)
2-Person Households1,247 (35.2%)178 (5.0%)
3-Person Households330 (9.3%)32 (0.9%)
4-Person Households235 (6.6%)64 (1.8%)
5-Person Households53 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households66 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,942 (54.9%)1,598 (45.1%)

Female Fertility in Caribou

Fertility by Age in Caribou

Average fertility rate in Caribou is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 135.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.6% 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 years79 (80.6%)135.0
35 to 50 years19 (19.4%)41.0
Total98 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Caribou

54.1% of women with births (98) in Caribou are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 57.0% 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 (43.0%)45 (57.0%)
35 to 50 years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (54.1%)45 (45.9%)

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 Diploma63 (64.3%)140.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (15.3%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (11.2%)54.0
Graduate Degree9 (9.2%)94.0
Total98 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Caribou

45.9% 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 Diploma33 (52.4%)30 (47.6%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (54.1%)45 (45.9%)

Income in Caribou

Income Overview in Caribou

Per Capita Income in Caribou is $31,463, while median incomes of families and households are $54,219 and $43,967 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,448$31,463
Median Family Income1,942$54,219
Mean Family Income1,942$78,931
Median Household Income3,540$43,967
Mean Household Income3,540$64,108
Income Deficit1,942$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,44819.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,44880.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,4480.47

Earnings by Sex in Caribou

Average Earnings in Caribou are $34,314, $38,374 for men and $30,961 for women, a difference of 19.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Caribou
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,008 (54.7%)$38,374
Female1,663 (45.3%)$30,961
Average3,671 (100.0%)$34,314

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Caribou

The most common earnings brackets in Caribou are $100,000+ for men (275 | 13.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (182 | 10.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Caribou
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less88 (4.4%)39 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99962 (3.1%)61 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (1.6%)50 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999124 (6.2%)171 (10.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49923 (1.1%)102 (6.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99946 (2.3%)44 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49918 (0.9%)42 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99953 (2.6%)67 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499184 (9.2%)47 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (0.4%)35 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999163 (8.1%)137 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99991 (4.5%)182 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999179 (8.9%)131 (7.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999159 (7.9%)82 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999117 (5.8%)150 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99967 (3.3%)85 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999222 (11.1%)137 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99946 (2.3%)39 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (2.5%)38 (2.3%)
$100,000+275 (13.7%)24 (1.4%)
Total2,008 (100.0%)1,663 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Caribou

Average earnings in Caribou are $41,905 for men and $35,202 for women, a difference of 16.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,719, 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 $56,270, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $29,238.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Caribou
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,531$33,427
College or Associate's Degree$43,179$29,238
Bachelor's Degree$57,525$45,213
Graduate Degree$101,719$56,270
Total$41,905$35,202

Family Income in Caribou

Family Income Brackets in Caribou

According to the Caribou family income data, there are 421 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Caribou
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000251.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991286.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991135.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991869.6%
$35,000 to $49,99942121.7%
$50,000 to $74,99937919.5%
$75,000 to $99,99930515.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991889.7%
$150,000 to $199,999603.1%
$200,000+1367.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Caribou

5-person families (58 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Caribou with $116,429 per family, while 2-person families (1,279 | 65.9%) have the highest median income of $25,276 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Caribou
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,279 (65.9%)$50,553
3-Person Families306 (15.8%)$0
4-Person Families227 (11.7%)$92,639
5-Person Families58 (3.0%)$116,429
6-Person Families6 (0.3%)$0
7+ Person Families66 (3.4%)$49,394
Total1,942 (100.0%)$54,219

Family Income by Number of Earners in Caribou

The median family income in Caribou is $54,219, with families comprising 3+ earners (143) having the highest median family income of $125,380, while families with no earners (544) have the lowest median family income of $36,774, accounting for 7.4% and 28.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Caribou
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners544 (28.0%)$36,774
1 Earner549 (28.3%)$41,784
2 Earners706 (36.3%)$91,351
3+ Earners143 (7.4%)$125,380
Total1,942 (100.0%)$54,219

Household Income in Caribou

Household Income Brackets in Caribou

With 708 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Caribou, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 92 households (2.6%) 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 $10,0001424.0%
$10,000 to $14,99938210.8%
$15,000 to $24,99942111.9%
$25,000 to $34,99940411.4%
$35,000 to $49,99958416.5%
$50,000 to $74,99970820.0%
$75,000 to $99,99937510.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992767.8%
$150,000 to $199,999922.6%
$200,000+1524.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Caribou

The median household income in Caribou is $43,967, with the highest median household income of $64,853 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,406 households (39.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,310, with 1,237 households (34.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Caribou
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years147 (4.2%)$41,477
25 to 44 Years750 (21.2%)$57,955
45 to 64 Years1,406 (39.7%)$64,853
65+ Years1,237 (34.9%)$31,310
Total3,540 (100.0%)$43,967

Poverty in Caribou

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 16.2% 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 124 males (33.0%) and 142 females (47.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (5.5%)60 (35.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (7.7%)43 (19.7%)
12 to 14 Years3 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years124 (33.0%)142 (47.3%)
25 to 34 Years30 (6.8%)45 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years74 (22.8%)2 (0.6%)
45 to 54 Years130 (24.7%)28 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years16 (2.1%)82 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years50 (7.8%)44 (11.1%)
75 Years and over10 (2.9%)104 (26.0%)
Total461 (11.7%)550 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Caribou

According to the poverty statistics in Caribou, males aged 15 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 Years225 (94.5%)110 (64.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years131 (92.2%)175 (80.3%)
12 to 14 Years61 (95.3%)59 (100.0%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years68 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years252 (67.0%)158 (52.7%)
25 to 34 Years413 (93.2%)317 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years251 (77.2%)315 (99.4%)
45 to 54 Years397 (75.3%)378 (93.1%)
55 to 64 Years727 (97.9%)560 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years593 (92.2%)354 (88.9%)
75 Years and over335 (97.1%)296 (74.0%)
Total3,472 (88.3%)2,842 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Caribou

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Caribou show that 2.1% or 31 of the total 1,492 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.6%, comprising of 7 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 Children1,113 (97.9%)24 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children259 (97.4%)7 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,461 (97.9%)31 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Caribou

According to the poverty data in Caribou, 47.1% or 72 single-father households and 26.6% or 79 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 72 households (47.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (32.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Caribou
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)47 (23.9%)
1 or 2 Children72 (47.1%)26 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (31.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (47.1%)79 (26.6%)

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

The poverty data for Caribou shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 151 of the single-parent households (33.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 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 98 household (41.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Caribou
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children24 (2.1%)47 (23.9%)
1 or 2 Children7 (2.6%)98 (41.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (31.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (2.1%)151 (33.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Caribou

Employment by Class of Employer in Caribou

Among the 3,395 employed individuals in Caribou, private company employees (1,885 | 55.5%), not-for-profit organizations (498 | 14.7%), and local government employees (265 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Caribou
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,88555.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1755.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1995.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations49814.7%
Local Government Employees2657.8%
State Government Employees1113.3%
Federal Government Employees2597.6%
Unpaid Family Workers30.1%
Total3,395100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Caribou

According to the labor force statistics for Caribou, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,482), 54.4% or 3,526 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 113 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.2% or 326 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.3% or 94 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Caribou
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years210 (59.8%)7 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years387 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years326 (86.2%)1 (0.3%)
30 to 34 Years310 (72.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years543 (84.6%)94 (17.3%)
45 to 54 Years647 (69.3%)12 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years609 (68.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years237 (46.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years230 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,526 (54.4%)113 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Caribou

According to labor force statistics for Caribou, 70.7% of individuals (2,672) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,779) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 107 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 86.9% or 880 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 94 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Caribou
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School76 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma682 (56.7%)23 (1.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,034 (74.0%)127 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher880 (86.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,672 (70.7%)151 (4.0%)

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 (433 | 12.7%), Management (269 | 7.9%), Business & Financial (248 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (184 | 5.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (160 | 4.7%).
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 Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Management (68.0%), and Business & Financial (61.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (76.3%), Education Instruction & Library (69.0%), and Community & Social Service (63.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Management183 (68.0%)86 (32.0%)
Business & Financial153 (61.7%)95 (38.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science38 (45.8%)45 (54.2%)
Computers & Mathematics21 (52.5%)19 (47.5%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Community & Social Service 157 (36.3%)276 (63.7%)
Education, Arts & Media36 (23.7%)116 (76.3%)
Legal Services & Support15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library57 (31.0%)127 (69.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment49 (59.8%)33 (40.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating73 (45.6%)87 (54.4%)
Health Technologists73 (50.7%)71 (49.3%)
Total (Category)604 (50.6%)589 (49.4%)
Total (Overall)1,832 (53.7%)1,579 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Caribou are Food Preparation & Serving (285 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (140 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (41 | 1.2%), Security & Protection (32 | 0.9%), and Law Enforcement (28 | 0.8%).
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 (87.5%), and Personal Care & Service (63.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)140 (100.0%)
Security & Protection28 (87.5%)4 (12.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving85 (29.8%)200 (70.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (26.8%)30 (73.2%)
Personal Care & Service14 (63.6%)8 (36.4%)
Total (Category)138 (26.5%)382 (73.5%)
Total (Overall)1,832 (53.7%)1,579 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Caribou are Office & Administration (621 | 18.2%), and Sales & Related (387 | 11.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Caribou

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related303 (78.3%)84 (21.7%)
Office & Administration158 (25.4%)463 (74.6%)
Total (Category)461 (45.7%)547 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)1,832 (53.7%)1,579 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Caribou are Construction & Extraction (170 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (94 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (80 | 2.4%).
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 & Forestry67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
Construction & Extraction161 (94.7%)9 (5.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)322 (93.6%)22 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)1,832 (53.7%)1,579 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Caribou are Transportation (163 | 4.8%), Production (106 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (77 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Caribou

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Caribou
OccupationMaleFemale
Production86 (81.1%)20 (18.9%)
Transportation144 (88.3%)19 (11.7%)
Material Moving77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)307 (88.7%)39 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)1,832 (53.7%)1,579 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Caribou

Employment Industries in Caribou

The major employment industries in Caribou include Health Care & Social Assistance (675 | 19.8%), Retail Trade (559 | 16.4%), Educational Services (272 | 8.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (255 | 7.5%), and Professional & Scientific (240 | 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%), Utilities (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (89.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (77.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.1%), and Educational Services (72.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Caribou
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting96 (80.7%)23 (19.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing168 (74.7%)57 (25.3%)
Wholesale Trade57 (89.1%)7 (10.9%)
Retail Trade396 (70.8%)163 (29.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing141 (72.7%)53 (27.3%)
Utilities28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information40 (48.8%)42 (51.2%)
Finance & Insurance47 (40.2%)70 (59.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing30 (63.8%)17 (36.2%)
Professional & Scientific188 (78.3%)52 (21.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support40 (66.7%)20 (33.3%)
Educational Services75 (27.6%)197 (72.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance168 (24.9%)507 (75.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (22.9%)37 (77.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services74 (29.0%)181 (71.0%)
Public Administration109 (46.6%)125 (53.4%)
Total1,832 (53.7%)1,579 (46.3%)

Education in Caribou

School Enrollment in Caribou

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,152 students in Caribou are high school (372 | 32.3%), elementary school (267 | 23.2%), and middle school (173 | 15.0%).
School Enrollment in Caribou
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool13411.6%
Kindergarten363.1%
Elementary School26723.2%
Middle School17315.0%
High School37232.3%
College / Undergraduate12510.8%
Graduate / Professional453.9%
Total1,152100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Caribou

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Caribou
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds35 (25.7%)101 (74.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old172 (63.7%)98 (36.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds198 (89.6%)23 (10.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
35 Years and over11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Caribou

Business (294 | 21.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (239 | 17.3%), education (216 | 15.6%), arts & humanities (184 | 13.3%), and science & technology (83 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,384 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 & Mathematics584.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural23917.3%
Physical & Health Sciences80.6%
Psychology574.1%
Social Sciences574.1%
Engineering100.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies80.6%
Science & Technology836.0%
Business29421.2%
Education21615.6%
Literature & Languages342.5%
Liberal Arts & History473.4%
Visual & Performing Arts715.1%
Communications181.3%
Arts & Humanities18413.3%
Total1,384100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Caribou

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Caribou is high school diploma, with 208 individuals or 55.3% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 213 individuals or 71.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Caribou: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade43 (11.4%)26 (8.7%)
High School Diploma208 (55.3%)213 (71.0%)
Some College / No Degree104 (27.7%)55 (18.3%)
Associate's Degree21 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)6 (2.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total376 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Caribou is some college / no degree, with 158 individuals or 35.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 139 individuals or 38.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Caribou: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade7 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma94 (21.2%)98 (27.1%)
Some College / No Degree158 (35.7%)139 (38.4%)
Associate's Degree84 (19.0%)12 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree86 (19.4%)98 (27.1%)
Graduate Degree14 (3.2%)15 (4.1%)
Total443 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Caribou is some college / no degree, with 103 individuals or 31.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 90 individuals or 28.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Caribou: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade7 (2.1%)22 (6.9%)
9th to 12th Grade58 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma48 (14.8%)90 (28.4%)
Some College / No Degree103 (31.7%)54 (17.0%)
Associate's Degree49 (15.1%)21 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree60 (18.5%)77 (24.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)53 (16.7%)
Total325 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Caribou is high school diploma, with 523 individuals or 40.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 349 individuals or 33.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Caribou: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade1 (0.1%)25 (2.4%)
9th to 12th Grade47 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma523 (40.7%)349 (33.3%)
Some College / No Degree264 (20.6%)302 (28.8%)
Associate's Degree141 (11.0%)70 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree201 (15.7%)205 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree107 (8.3%)97 (9.3%)
Total1,284 (100.0%)1,048 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Caribou is high school diploma, with 381 individuals or 36.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 395 individuals or 46.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Caribou: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade10 (1.0%)40 (4.7%)
9th to 12th Grade83 (8.0%)72 (8.4%)
High School Diploma381 (36.7%)395 (46.2%)
Some College / No Degree147 (14.2%)219 (25.6%)
Associate's Degree202 (19.5%)42 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree175 (16.9%)44 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree40 (3.8%)43 (5.0%)
Total1,038 (100.0%)855 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Caribou

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Caribou

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Caribou
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle62 (3.4%)68 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle401 (22.1%)360 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles901 (49.6%)802 (51.0%)
3 Vehicles373 (20.5%)204 (13.0%)
4 Vehicles52 (2.9%)93 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (1.5%)44 (2.8%)
Total1,816 (100.0%)1,571 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Caribou

Commute Time in Caribou
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2908.9%
5 to 9 Minutes85626.2%
10 to 14 Minutes58717.9%
15 to 19 Minutes45413.9%
20 to 24 Minutes58717.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1945.9%
30 to 34 Minutes2026.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes40.1%
45 to 59 Minutes190.6%
60 to 89 Minutes712.2%
90 or more Minutes100.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Caribou

Commute Time by Sex in Caribou
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes226 (12.8%)64 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes413 (23.4%)443 (29.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes388 (22.0%)199 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes256 (14.5%)198 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes269 (15.3%)318 (21.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes54 (3.1%)140 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes84 (4.8%)118 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (0.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes19 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes54 (3.1%)17 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Caribou

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Caribou
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM88 (5.0%)81 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM142 (8.1%)50 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM171 (9.7%)41 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM168 (9.5%)147 (9.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM213 (12.1%)119 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM197 (11.2%)151 (10.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM236 (13.4%)402 (26.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM76 (4.3%)188 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM123 (7.0%)71 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM95 (5.4%)30 (2.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (0.5%)26 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)48 (3.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM153 (8.7%)61 (4.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM92 (5.2%)96 (6.4%)
Total1,763 (100.0%)1,511 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Caribou

Occupancy by Ownership in Caribou

Occupancy by Ownership in Caribou
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,43968.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,10131.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,540100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Caribou

Occupancy by Household Size in Caribou
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,32437.4%
2-Person Household1,42540.3%
3-Person Household36210.2%
4+ Person Household42912.1%
Total Housing Units3,540100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Caribou

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Caribou
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household712 (53.8%)612 (46.2%)
2-Person Household1,199 (84.1%)226 (15.9%)
3-Person Household216 (59.7%)146 (40.3%)
4+ Person Household312 (72.7%)117 (27.3%)
Total Housing Units2,439 (68.9%)1,101 (31.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Caribou

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Caribou
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School109 (44.3%)137 (55.7%)
High School Diploma638 (58.3%)457 (41.7%)
College/Associate Degree1,034 (71.6%)410 (28.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher658 (87.2%)97 (12.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Caribou

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Caribou
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years47213.3%
35 to 44 Years42512.0%
45 to 54 Years54515.4%
55 to 64 Years86124.3%
65 to 74 Years68519.4%
75 to 84 Years2888.1%
85 Years and Over2647.5%
Total3,540100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Caribou

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Caribou
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years196 (41.5%)276 (58.5%)
35 to 44 Years291 (68.5%)134 (31.5%)
45 to 54 Years321 (58.9%)224 (41.1%)
55 to 64 Years680 (79.0%)181 (21.0%)
65 to 74 Years533 (77.8%)152 (22.2%)
75 to 84 Years214 (74.3%)74 (25.7%)
85 Years and Over204 (77.3%)60 (22.7%)
Total2,439 (68.9%)1,101 (31.1%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Caribou

Households by Occupants per Room in Caribou
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less2,401 (98.4%)1,064 (96.6%)
1.01 to 1.5033 (1.3%)5 (0.4%)
1.51 or more5 (0.2%)32 (2.9%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Caribou

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Caribou
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later102 (4.2%)277 (25.2%)
2015 to 2016214 (8.8%)440 (40.0%)
2010 to 2014360 (14.8%)244 (22.2%)
2000 to 2009672 (27.6%)97 (8.8%)
1990 to 1999466 (19.1%)43 (3.9%)
1989 or earlier625 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Caribou

Median Income by Occupancy in Caribou

Median Income by Occupancy in Caribou
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,439 (68.9%)$55,350
Renter-Occupied1,101 (31.1%)$30,651
Average3,540 (100.0%)$43,967

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Caribou

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Caribou
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (0.4%)19 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)110 (10.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999180 (7.4%)204 (18.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999104 (4.3%)71 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999178 (7.3%)70 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999264 (10.8%)140 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999384 (15.7%)200 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999508 (20.8%)201 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999362 (14.8%)13 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999203 (8.3%)73 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more245 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Caribou

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Caribou

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Caribou

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$55,350$606 x 12mo (13.1%)
Renter-Occupied$30,651$628 x 12mo (24.6%)
Average$43,967$620 x 12mo (16.9%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Caribou

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Caribou
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300353 (14.5%)189 (17.2%)
$300 to $499497 (20.4%)159 (14.4%)
$500 to $799649 (26.6%)578 (52.5%)
$800 to $999429 (17.6%)80 (7.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499331 (13.6%)74 (6.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99995 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49960 (2.5%)13 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99917 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent24 (8.3%)25 (6.2%)
20 to 29 percent129 (44.5%)132 (32.7%)
30 percent or more137 (47.2%)247 (61.1%)
Total290 (100.0%)404 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent208 (47.1%)36 (17.1%)
20 to 29 percent172 (38.9%)56 (26.7%)
30 percent or more62 (14.0%)118 (56.2%)
Total442 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent211 (54.9%)128 (66.7%)
20 to 29 percent109 (28.4%)64 (33.3%)
30 percent or more64 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total384 (100.0%)192 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent421 (82.9%)181 (90.0%)
20 to 29 percent68 (13.4%)20 (10.0%)
30 percent or more19 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total508 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent769 (94.9%)86 (100.0%)
20 to 29 percent41 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total810 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Caribou

Housing Structures in Caribou

Housing Structures in Caribou
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,20062.2%
Single Unit, Attached110.3%
2 Unit Apartments1845.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments48613.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments621.8%
10 or more Apartments2216.2%
Mobile Home / Other37610.6%
Total3,540100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Caribou

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Caribou
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,046 (93.0%)154 (7.0%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
2 Unit Apartments90 (48.9%)94 (51.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (2.9%)472 (97.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6 (9.7%)56 (90.3%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)221 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other279 (74.2%)97 (25.8%)
Total2,439 (68.9%)1,101 (31.1%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Caribou

Housing Structures by Year Built in Caribou
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 2013270.8%
2000 to 20091704.8%
1980 to 199984023.7%
1960 to 197967619.1%
1940 to 19591,21034.2%
1939 or earlier61717.4%
Total3,540100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Caribou

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Caribou
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 201319 (0.8%)8 (0.7%)
2000 to 2009163 (6.7%)7 (0.6%)
1980 to 1999495 (20.3%)345 (31.3%)
1960 to 1979446 (18.3%)230 (20.9%)
1940 to 1959904 (37.1%)306 (27.8%)
1939 or earlier412 (16.9%)205 (18.6%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

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%)43 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms54 (2.2%)214 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms784 (32.1%)672 (61.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms795 (32.6%)144 (13.1%)
8 or more Rooms794 (32.6%)28 (2.5%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Caribou

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Caribou
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)24 (2.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas67 (2.8%)23 (2.1%)
Electricity55 (2.3%)384 (34.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,133 (87.5%)658 (59.8%)
Coal or Coke19 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels165 (6.8%)12 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Caribou

Household Vehicle Usage in Caribou
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle86 (3.5%)363 (33.0%)
1 Vehicle724 (29.7%)549 (49.9%)
2 Vehicles1,127 (46.2%)184 (16.7%)
3 or more Vehicles502 (20.6%)5 (0.4%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)1,101 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Caribou

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Caribou

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1531,286
Median Property Value$88,300$115,100
Median Household Income$39,006$150
Monthly Housing Costs$411$8
Real Estate Taxes$1,524$44

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Caribou
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000265 (23.0%)124 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999431 (37.4%)410 (31.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999405 (35.1%)664 (51.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99947 (4.1%)88 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9995 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,153 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Caribou
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (0.5%)113 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999346 (30.0%)5 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999170 (14.7%)116 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999185 (16.1%)94 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999219 (19.0%)199 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999123 (10.7%)289 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (0.8%)239 (18.6%)
$150,000 or more95 (8.2%)194 (15.1%)
Total1,153 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent24 (9.0%)23 (2.6%)
20 to 29 percent129 (48.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more114 (42.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (100.0%)882 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent208 (81.6%)187 (813.0%)
20 to 29 percent47 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)125 (543.5%)
Total255 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent160 (86.5%)199 (321.0%)
20 to 29 percent6 (3.2%)51 (82.3%)
30 percent or more19 (10.3%)103 (166.1%)
Total185 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent219 (100.0%)289 (642.2%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)202 (448.9%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)68 (151.1%)
Total219 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Caribou: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent227 (100.0%)583 (3,068.4%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)542 (2,852.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)41 (215.8%)
Total227 (100.0%)19 (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 2.0x497 (43.1%)71,389 (5,551.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x302 (26.2%)765 (59.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x82 (7.1%)325 (25.3%)
4.0x or more272 (23.6%)134 (10.4%)
Total1,153 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Caribou

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Caribou
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200887.6%
$200 to $39946039.9%
$400 to $59949542.9%
$600 to $999645.6%
$1,000 to $1,299464.0%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more00.0%
Total1,153100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Caribou

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Caribou
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20050.4%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $599241.9%
$600 to $79914511.3%
$800 to $99924719.2%
$1,000 to $1,49940531.5%
$1,500 to $1,99928522.2%
$2,000 to $2,499957.4%
$2,500 to $2,999604.7%
$3,000 or more171.3%
Total1,286100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Caribou

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Caribou
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800191 (16.6%)5 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499364 (31.6%)92 (7.1%)
$800 to $1,499578 (50.1%)456 (35.5%)
Total1,153 (100.0%)1,286 (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 Years407 (94.9%)22 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years845 (96.9%)27 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years475 (90.3%)51 (9.7%)
26 to 34 Years587 (78.1%)165 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years548 (85.4%)94 (14.6%)
45 to 54 Years878 (94.1%)55 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,337 (96.5%)48 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,041 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older745 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,863 (93.7%)462 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Caribou

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Caribou
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born407 (94.9%)22 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen845 (96.9%)27 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen475 (90.3%)51 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Caribou

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Caribou
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,153 (88.1%)156 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,051 (95.7%)92 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,344 (93.1%)100 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999938 (95.2%)47 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over1,354 (95.4%)65 (4.6%)

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 6290 (67.6%)117 (27.3%)
6 to 18 Years516 (59.2%)333 (38.2%)
19 to 25 Years192 (36.5%)351 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years259 (34.4%)361 (48.0%)
35 to 44 Years254 (39.6%)349 (54.4%)
45 to 54 Years264 (28.3%)656 (70.3%)
55 to 64 Years419 (30.2%)1,006 (72.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,023 (98.3%)688 (66.1%)
75 Years and over745 (100.0%)319 (42.8%)
Total3,962 (54.1%)4,180 (57.1%)

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 Years5 (1.7%)11 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years57 (7.0%)46 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years356 (22.3%)391 (28.6%)
65 to 74 Years145 (22.6%)135 (33.9%)
75 Years and over204 (59.1%)242 (60.5%)

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 Years21 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years85 (5.3%)71 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years50 (7.8%)26 (6.5%)
75 Years and over146 (42.3%)188 (47.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years107 (6.7%)97 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.1%)43 (10.8%)
75 Years and over19 (5.5%)16 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Caribou: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years36 (4.4%)46 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years213 (13.4%)181 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years31 (4.8%)18 (4.5%)
75 Years and over45 (13.0%)117 (29.2%)

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 Years17 (2.1%)11 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years190 (11.9%)160 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years48 (7.5%)65 (16.3%)
75 Years and over93 (27.0%)99 (24.7%)

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 Years17 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years132 (8.3%)51 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
75 Years and over52 (15.1%)48 (12.0%)

Technology Access in Caribou

Computing Device Access in Caribou

Computing Device Access in Caribou
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,44769.1%
Smartphone2,47169.8%
Tablet1,67847.4%
No Computing Device52714.9%
Total3,540100.0%

Internet Access in Caribou

Internet Access in Caribou
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet290.8%
Broadband Home2,21762.6%
Cellular Data Only3409.6%
Satellite Internet1093.1%
No Internet87424.7%
Total3,540100.0%