Fort Fairfield, ME

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Fort Fairfield Overview

1,566
TOTAL POPULATION
804
MALE POPULATION
762
FEMALE POPULATION
105.51
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,202
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,021
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,625
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
657
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Fort Fairfield Area Codes

Race in Fort Fairfield

The most populous races in Fort Fairfield are White / Caucasian (1,496 | 95.5%), Two or more Races (44 | 2.8%), and Native / Alaskan (26 | 1.7%).
Race in Fort Fairfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino171.1%
Native / Alaskan261.7%
White / Caucasian1,49695.5%
Two or more Races442.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,566100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Fairfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Fairfield are English (428 | 27.3%), French (358 | 22.9%), Irish (216 | 13.8%), American (183 | 11.7%), and Canadian (169 | 10.8%), together accounting for 86.5% of all Fort Fairfield residents.
Ancestry in Fort Fairfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
American18311.7%
British171.1%
Canadian16910.8%
Cherokee261.7%
English42827.3%
French35822.9%
French Canadian885.6%
German140.9%
Irish21613.8%
Mexican171.1%
Polish221.4%
Portuguese181.1%
Scottish100.6%
Swedish291.8%
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Immigrants in Fort Fairfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Fairfield came from Canada (27 | 1.7%), Central America (12 | 0.8%), Latin America (12 | 0.8%), and Mexico (12 | 0.8%), together accounting for 4.0% of all Fort Fairfield residents.
Immigrants in Fort Fairfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada271.7%
Central America120.8%
Latin America120.8%
Mexico120.8%
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Sex and Age in Fort Fairfield

Sex and Age in Fort Fairfield

The most populous age groups in Fort Fairfield are 45 to 49 Years (165 | 20.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (128 | 16.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (4.1%)32 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years29 (3.6%)43 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years39 (4.9%)50 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years98 (12.2%)56 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years35 (4.3%)11 (1.4%)
25 to 29 Years10 (1.2%)27 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years34 (4.2%)36 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years18 (2.2%)54 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years57 (7.1%)57 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years165 (20.5%)31 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years72 (9.0%)44 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years53 (6.6%)4 (0.5%)
60 to 64 Years42 (5.2%)128 (16.8%)
65 to 69 Years55 (6.8%)67 (8.8%)
70 to 74 Years17 (2.1%)53 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years17 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)15 (2.0%)
85 Years and over30 (3.7%)54 (7.1%)
Total804 (100.0%)762 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Fairfield

Median Family Size in Fort Fairfield

The median family size in Fort Fairfield is 2.83 persons per family, with single male/father families (114 | 26.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.48 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (269 | 61.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Fairfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple269 (61.6%)2.57
Single Male/Father114 (26.1%)3.48
Single Female/Mother54 (12.4%)2.74
Total Families437 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Fort Fairfield

Median Household Size in Fort Fairfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple269 (39.3%)2.81
Single Male/Father114 (16.6%)3.48
Single Female/Mother54 (7.9%)3.07
Non-family248 (36.2%)-
Total Households685 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Fairfield

Out of a total of 685 households in Fort Fairfield, 437 (63.8%) are family households, while 248 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 177, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 248.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Fairfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-248 (36.2%)
2-Person Households158 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households177 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households56 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households46 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total437 (63.8%)248 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Fort Fairfield

Fertility by Age in Fort Fairfield

Average fertility rate in Fort Fairfield is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 176.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)176.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Fairfield

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Fairfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Fairfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Fairfield

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Fairfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Fort Fairfield

Income Overview in Fort Fairfield

Per Capita Income in Fort Fairfield is $28,202, while median incomes of families and households are $78,021 and $55,625 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,566$28,202
Median Family Income437$78,021
Mean Family Income437$75,578
Median Household Income685$55,625
Mean Household Income685$61,525
Income Deficit437$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,56613.46%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,56686.54¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5660.35

Earnings by Sex in Fort Fairfield

Average Earnings in Fort Fairfield are $38,069, $33,796 for men and $39,051 for women, a difference of 13.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Fairfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male400 (62.0%)$33,796
Female245 (38.0%)$39,051
Total645 (100.0%)$38,069

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Fairfield

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Fairfield are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (64 | 16.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (65 | 26.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Fairfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (1.3%)13 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49931 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (4.5%)13 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)8 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49922 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99934 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (3.0%)12 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99964 (16.0%)11 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99927 (6.8%)21 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99936 (9.0%)65 (26.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99918 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99920 (5.0%)17 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)63 (25.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99918 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+16 (4.0%)22 (9.0%)
Total400 (100.0%)245 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Fairfield

Average earnings in Fort Fairfield are $37,813 for men and $39,306 for women, a difference of 3.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,271, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,516. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,649, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $38,649.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Fairfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$28,516$0
College or Associate's Degree$46,875$38,649
Bachelor's Degree$83,271$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$37,813$39,306

Family Income in Fort Fairfield

Family Income Brackets in Fort Fairfield

According to the Fort Fairfield family income data, there are 200 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 45.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Fairfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999122.7%
$25,000 to $34,999225.0%
$35,000 to $49,99913831.6%
$50,000 to $74,999398.9%
$75,000 to $99,99920045.8%
$100,000 to $149,999102.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+163.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Fairfield

3-person families (225 | 51.5%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Fairfield with $79,549 per family, while 2-person families (158 | 36.2%) have the highest median income of $35,860 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Fairfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families158 (36.2%)$71,719
3-Person Families225 (51.5%)$79,549
4-Person Families44 (10.1%)$36,146
5-Person Families10 (2.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total437 (100.0%)$78,021

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Fairfield

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Fairfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners131 (30.0%)$43,153
1 Earner172 (39.4%)$83,417
2 Earners113 (25.9%)$78,646
3+ Earners21 (4.8%)$0
Total437 (100.0%)$78,021

Household Income in Fort Fairfield

Household Income Brackets in Fort Fairfield

With 200 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Fairfield, accounting for 29.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Fairfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000182.6%
$10,000 to $14,999618.9%
$15,000 to $24,999324.7%
$25,000 to $34,999345.0%
$35,000 to $49,99919428.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912017.5%
$75,000 to $99,99920029.2%
$100,000 to $149,999101.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+162.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Fairfield

The median household income in Fort Fairfield is $55,625, with the highest median household income of $70,547 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 179 households (26.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Fairfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years157 (22.9%)$66,736
45 to 64 Years349 (50.9%)$44,496
65+ Years179 (26.1%)$70,547
Total685 (100.0%)$55,625

Poverty in Fort Fairfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Fairfield

With 6.6% poverty level for males and 11.9% for females among the residents of Fort Fairfield, 35 to 44 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (24.0%) and 44 females (58.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)11 (55.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years18 (24.0%)16 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)44 (58.7%)
55 to 64 Years19 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (6.6%)83 (11.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Fairfield

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Fairfield, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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 Fort Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years68 (100.0%)9 (45.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years74 (82.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years43 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years44 (100.0%)51 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years57 (76.0%)95 (85.6%)
45 to 54 Years237 (100.0%)31 (41.3%)
55 to 64 Years76 (80.0%)132 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years72 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)
75 Years and over47 (100.0%)69 (100.0%)
Total751 (93.4%)615 (88.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Fairfield

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Fairfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Fairfield

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Fairfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (52.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (22.2%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Fairfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (11.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (7.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Fairfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Fairfield

Among the 567 employed individuals in Fort Fairfield, private company employees (409 | 72.1%), not-for-profit organizations (79 | 13.9%), and federal government employees (61 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Fairfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees40972.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)183.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations7913.9%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees6110.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total567100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Fairfield

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Fairfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,340), 49.0% or 657 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.7% or 90 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.4% or 170 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.1% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years41 (89.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years10 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years57 (81.4%)12 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years170 (91.4%)39 (22.9%)
45 to 54 Years220 (70.5%)14 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years34 (59.6%)12 (35.3%)
60 to 64 Years84 (49.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (18.8%)13 (36.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total657 (49.0%)90 (13.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Fairfield

According to labor force statistics for Fort Fairfield, 69.1% of individuals (575) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (832) are in the labor force, with 13.4% or 77 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 92.3% or 205 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Fairfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (53.6%)56 (100.0%)
High School Diploma189 (59.8%)62 (19.6%)
College / Associate Degree151 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher205 (92.3%)11 (4.9%)
Total575 (69.1%)111 (13.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Fairfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Fairfield are Business & Financial (125 | 22.1%), Management (115 | 20.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13 | 2.3%), and Health Technologists (4 | 0.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Fairfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Fairfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Business & Financial (86.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (63.5%), and Business & Financial (13.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management42 (36.5%)73 (63.5%)
Business & Financial108 (86.4%)17 (13.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)163 (64.4%)90 (35.6%)
Total (Overall)360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Fairfield are Healthcare Support (66 | 11.6%), Security & Protection (32 | 5.6%), Law Enforcement (24 | 4.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Fort Fairfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Fairfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (62.5%), and Law Enforcement (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (50.0%), and Security & Protection (37.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Security & Protection20 (62.5%)12 (37.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (20.4%)78 (79.6%)
Total (Overall)360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Fairfield are Sales & Related (41 | 7.2%), and Office & Administration (39 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Fairfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (51.2%)39 (48.7%)
Total (Overall)360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Fairfield are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (87 | 15.3%), and Construction & Extraction (22 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Fairfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Fairfield are Material Moving (16 | 2.8%), and Production (11 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Fairfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Fairfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Fairfield

Employment Industries in Fort Fairfield

The major employment industries in Fort Fairfield include Health Care & Social Assistance (132 | 23.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (105 | 18.5%), Retail Trade (104 | 18.3%), Construction (100 | 17.6%), and Public Administration (41 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Fort Fairfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Fairfield

The Fort Fairfield industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Public Administration (70.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (65.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Fairfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Retail Trade41 (39.4%)63 (60.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance45 (34.1%)87 (65.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
Total360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)

Education in Fort Fairfield

School Enrollment in Fort Fairfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 382 students in Fort Fairfield are high school (177 | 46.3%), elementary school (82 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (53 | 13.9%).
School Enrollment in Fort Fairfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten297.6%
Elementary School8221.5%
Middle School4110.7%
High School17746.3%
College / Undergraduate5313.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total382100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Fairfield

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total382 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Fairfield

Education (127 | 39.2%), business (88 | 27.2%), communications (38 | 11.7%), social sciences (22 | 6.8%), and arts & humanities (12 | 3.7%) are the most common fields of study among 324 individuals in Fort Fairfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Fairfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics103.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences92.8%
Psychology41.2%
Social Sciences226.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology103.1%
Business8827.2%
Education12739.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts41.2%
Communications3811.7%
Arts & Humanities123.7%
Total324100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Fairfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Fairfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Fairfield are males with 2 vehicles (242, accounting for 67.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (148, making up 116.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Fairfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10 (2.8%)11 (5.3%)
1 Vehicle47 (13.1%)28 (13.5%)
2 Vehicles242 (67.2%)148 (71.5%)
3 Vehicles40 (11.1%)8 (3.9%)
4 Vehicles17 (4.7%)12 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Fairfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Fairfield are 15 to 19 minutes (223 commuters, 40.6%), less than 5 minutes (123 commuters, 22.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (63 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Fort Fairfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes12322.4%
5 to 9 Minutes6311.5%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes22340.6%
20 to 24 Minutes498.9%
25 to 29 Minutes549.8%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes274.9%
90 or more Minutes112.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Fairfield

The most common commute times in Fort Fairfield are 15 to 19 minutes (168 commuters, 46.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (63 commuters, 33.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Fairfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes90 (25.0%)33 (17.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)63 (33.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes168 (46.7%)55 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes49 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes43 (11.9%)11 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes10 (2.8%)17 (8.9%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (5.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Fairfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Fairfield are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (104, 28.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (69, 36.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Fairfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM23 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (5.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM85 (23.6%)29 (15.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM34 (9.4%)19 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM60 (16.7%)69 (36.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM104 (28.9%)63 (33.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM30 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)190 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Fairfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Fairfield

Of the total 685 dwellings in Fort Fairfield, owner-occupied units account for 564 (82.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 121 (17.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Fairfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units56482.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12117.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units685100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Fairfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Fairfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24836.2%
2-Person Household15823.1%
3-Person Household17725.8%
4+ Person Household10214.9%
Total Housing Units685100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Fairfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Fairfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household152 (61.3%)96 (38.7%)
2-Person Household144 (91.1%)14 (8.9%)
3-Person Household177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household91 (89.2%)11 (10.8%)
Total Housing Units564 (82.3%)121 (17.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Fairfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Fairfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
High School Diploma191 (71.3%)77 (28.7%)
College/Associate Degree118 (86.8%)18 (13.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Fairfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Fairfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years679.8%
35 to 44 Years9013.1%
45 to 54 Years18026.3%
55 to 64 Years16924.7%
65 to 74 Years10214.9%
75 to 84 Years324.7%
85 Years and Over456.6%
Total685100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Fairfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Fairfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Fairfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied564 (82.3%)$64,484
Renter-Occupied121 (17.7%)$11,742
Average685 (100.0%)$55,625

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Fairfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Fairfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)18 (14.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)61 (50.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)17 (14.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (4.1%)11 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999194 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999106 (18.8%)14 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999200 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more16 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total564 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Fairfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Fairfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30033 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499145 (25.7%)80 (66.1%)
$500 to $799158 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99962 (11.0%)30 (24.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499132 (23.4%)11 (9.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99924 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total564 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Fairfield

Housing Structures in Fort Fairfield

Housing Structures in Fort Fairfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57884.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments111.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments182.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments426.1%
10 or more Apartments365.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total685100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Fairfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Fairfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached564 (97.6%)14 (2.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total564 (82.3%)121 (17.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Fairfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Fairfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)35 (28.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms138 (24.5%)75 (62.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms191 (33.9%)11 (9.1%)
8 or more Rooms235 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total564 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Fairfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Fairfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)19 (15.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene552 (97.9%)85 (70.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)17 (14.1%)
Total564 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Fairfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Fairfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (1.8%)59 (48.8%)
1 Vehicle128 (22.7%)48 (39.7%)
2 Vehicles385 (68.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles41 (7.3%)14 (11.6%)
Total564 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Fairfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Fairfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units253311
Median Property Value$141,200$155,200
Median Household Income$63,790$12
Monthly Housing Costs$458$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,220$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Fairfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Fairfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)12 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99950 (19.8%)102 (32.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999173 (68.4%)187 (60.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)10 (3.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more30 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total253 (100.0%)311 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Fairfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Fairfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99979 (31.2%)23 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99979 (31.2%)115 (37.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99976 (30.0%)27 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)124 (39.9%)
$150,000 or more4 (1.6%)10 (3.2%)
Total253 (100.0%)311 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Fairfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Fairfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x69 (27.3%)67,431 (21,682.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x139 (54.9%)173 (55.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)41 (13.2%)
4.0x or more45 (17.8%)60 (19.3%)
Total253 (100.0%)311 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Fairfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Fairfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499187 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49948 (19.0%)121 (38.9%)
Total253 (100.0%)311 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years315 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years24 (52.2%)22 (47.8%)
26 to 34 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years168 (90.3%)18 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years234 (75.0%)78 (25.0%)
55 to 64 Years227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,448 (92.5%)118 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Fairfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen315 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24 (52.2%)22 (47.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Fairfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Fairfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999515 (92.8%)40 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999165 (92.2%)14 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999568 (89.9%)64 (10.1%)
$100,000 and over89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Fairfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624 (36.9%)54 (83.1%)
6 to 18 Years116 (36.8%)199 (63.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)24 (52.2%)
25 to 34 Years79 (73.8%)57 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years38 (20.4%)130 (69.9%)
45 to 54 Years112 (35.9%)142 (45.5%)
55 to 64 Years135 (59.5%)154 (67.8%)
65 to 74 Years192 (100.0%)120 (62.5%)
75 Years and over116 (100.0%)101 (87.1%)
Total812 (51.8%)981 (62.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Fairfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Fairfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (10.1%)11 (11.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.4%)44 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years17 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (36.2%)69 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Fairfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Fairfield: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (43.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Fairfield: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (21.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Fairfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (10.1%)11 (11.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.4%)26 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Fairfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)44 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Fairfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)44 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Fort Fairfield

Computing Device Access in Fort Fairfield

Computing Device Access in Fort Fairfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54980.1%
Smartphone53377.8%
Tablet44364.7%
No Computing Device263.8%
Total685100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Fairfield

Internet Access in Fort Fairfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet152.2%
Broadband Home49672.4%
Cellular Data Only507.3%
Satellite Internet213.1%
No Internet8612.6%
Total685100.0%

Fort Fairfield Summary

History

The town of Fairfield, Maine was first settled in 1790 by a group of settlers from Massachusetts. The town was originally called Township No. 4, but was later renamed Fairfield in 1802. The town was named after Fairfield, Connecticut, which was the hometown of many of the settlers.
The town of Fairfield was originally part of the Aroostook County, but in 1827 it was annexed to the newly formed town of Fort Fairfield. The town was named after a fort that was built in the area in 1839 to protect the settlers from the local Native American tribes. The fort was abandoned in 1845, but the town kept the name.
The town of Fort Fairfield was incorporated in 1851 and was primarily an agricultural community. The town was home to several sawmills, gristmills, and a woolen mill. The town also had a thriving lumber industry, which was the main source of income for many of the residents.
In the late 19th century, the town of Fort Fairfield began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores. The town also had a railroad station, which allowed for easy transportation of goods and people.
The town of Fort Fairfield continued to grow and prosper throughout the 20th century. The town was home to several factories, including a paper mill, a shoe factory, and a canning factory. The town also had a variety of stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Geography

Fort Fairfield is located in Aroostook County, Maine. The town is situated on the Aroostook River, which is a tributary of the Saint John River. The town is bordered by the towns of Presque Isle, Caribou, and Limestone.
The town of Fort Fairfield has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 24.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The town is located at an elevation of 545 feet above sea level.
The town of Fort Fairfield has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature in the winter is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the summer is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Fort Fairfield is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including potatoes, hay, and grains. The town also has several factories, which produce a variety of products, including paper, shoes, and canned goods.
The town of Fort Fairfield also has a thriving tourism industry. The town is home to several attractions, including the Aroostook State Park, the Fort Fairfield Historical Society, and the Fort Fairfield Museum. The town also has several restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that cater to tourists.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town of Fort Fairfield had a population of 4,097. The population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the town was $18,945. About 11.2% 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 Fort Fairfield?
Total Population of Fort Fairfield is 1,566.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Fairfield?
Total Male Population of Fort Fairfield is 804.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Fairfield?
Total Female Population of Fort Fairfield is 762.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Fairfield?
There are 105.51 Males per 100 Females in Fort Fairfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Fairfield?
There are 94.78 Females per 100 Males in Fort Fairfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Fairfield?
Median Population Age in Fort Fairfield is 47.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Fairfield
Average Family Size in Fort Fairfield is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Fairfield
Average Household Size in Fort Fairfield is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Fairfield?
Per Capita income in Fort Fairfield is $28,202.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Fairfield?
Median Family Income in Fort Fairfield is $78,021.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Fairfield?
Median Household Income in Fort Fairfield is $55,625.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Fairfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Fairfield is 13.5%.
Women in Fort Fairfield earn 86.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Fairfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Fairfield is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Fairfield?
There are 657 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Fairfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Fairfield?
49.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Fairfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Fairfield?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Fairfield is 13.7%.