Calais, ME

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2021 Population

3,010

0.0332% 1-year decline

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

51.2

8.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.7%

5.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$39,009

12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$100,300

6.25% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,219

9.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Calais, ME had a population of 3.01k people with a median age of 51.2 and a median household income of $39,009. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Calais, ME declined from 3,011 to 3,010, a −0.0332% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,844 to $39,009, a 12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Calais, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (96%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.831%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.465%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.465%).

None of the households in Calais, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Calais, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Calais, ME are Washington County Community College (92 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Calais, ME was $100,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Calais, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Calais, ME was 2 cars per household.

United States Maine Washington County, ME Aroostook & Washington Counties PUMA, ME

Population & Diversity

Calais, ME is home to a population of 3.01k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.24% of Calais, ME residents were born outside of the country (218 people).

In 2021, there were 67.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.89k people) in Calais, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 25 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Calais, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Calais, ME was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Calais, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Calais, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.89k ± 69
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
43 ± 40.5
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
25 ± 23

0.797%

Hispanic Population

24 people

0.797% of the people in Calais, ME are hispanic (24 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Calais, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,400 ± 2,372 people
Germany
2,803 ± 1,298 people
China
2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

Foreign-Born Population

7.24%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

218 people

7.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

236 people

As of 2021, 7.24% of Calais, ME residents (218 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Calais, ME was 7.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Calais, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
150 ± 70
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 42
Gulf War (2001-)
17 ± 30

Calais, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Calais, ME employs 1.22k people. The largest industries in Calais, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (200 people), Construction (191 people), and Retail Trade (191 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($90,517), Utilities ($68,365), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,788).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.22k

2021 Value

± 249

9.92%

1 Year growth

± 27.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Calais, ME grew at a rate of 9.92%, from 1.11k employees to 1.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calais, ME, are Sales & Related Occupations (169 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (129 people), and Management Occupations (114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calais, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.22k

2021 Value

± 249

9.92%

1 Year growth

± 27.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Calais, ME grew at a rate of 9.92%, from 1.11k employees to 1.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calais, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (200 people), Construction (191 people), and Retail Trade (191 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Calais, ME, though some of these residents may live in Calais, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,807

Median earning men ± $16,195

$24,262

Median earning women ± $4,692

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($90,517), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,578), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($35,789), Retail Trade ($25,167), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,519).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$5.2B
Meat/seafood
$3.92B
Gasoline
$3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Maine

$93.4B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Calais, ME awarded 92 degrees. The student population of Calais, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 163 male students and 242 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Calais, ME are White (77 and 86.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 4.49%), Black or African American (2 and 2.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 2.25%).

The largest universities in Calais, ME by number of degrees awarded are Washington County Community College (92 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Calais, ME are Electrician (15 and 16.3%), Medical Assistant (9 and 9.78%), and HVAC Maintenance (7 and 7.61%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 405 students enrolled in Calais, ME, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 320 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
15 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
7 degree-majors awarded
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Calais, ME was Electrician with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Calais, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Washington County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

92 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington County Community College with 92 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 53 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Calais, ME, which is 1.36 times more than the 39 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 19.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 4 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($979) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Calais, ME was $100,300 in 2021, which is 0.41 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $94,400 to $100,300, a 6.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Calais, ME is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Calais, ME have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Calais, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$100,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$23,074

$1,185

Median Property Taxes

±$242

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calais, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Calais, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.2%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.2% of the housing units in Calais, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Calais, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9555

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Calais, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,009

Median Household Income

± $9,756

1.66k

Number of Households

± 277

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.66k households in Calais, ME grew to $39,009 from the previous year's value of $34,844.

The following chart displays the households in Calais, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Calais, ME is from Maine.

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (16.9%)
Walked (1.59%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Calais, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.9%) and those who walked to work (1.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calais, ME have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.5% of the workforce in Calais, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Calais, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Calais, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Calais, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calais, ME (545 out of 2.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Calais, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Calais, ME has health coverage, with 32.6% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 3.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, ME see 2092 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.6% increase from the previous year (1749 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2098 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,092 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, ME

Primary care physicians in Washington County, ME see an average of 2,092 patients per year. This represents a 19.6% increase from the previous year (1,749 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.6% under 18 years, 13% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.16%

Uninsured

32.6%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

17.5%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

3.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calais, ME grew by 6.99% from 7.63% to 8.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Calais, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.