Caribou, ME
Living in Caribou
Bikeability13
Walkability25
Commute91
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports13
Hospitals54
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation-525 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$1.4k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$8.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$536Median Monthly Rent+$65 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene70%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Caribou
United States45
Maine15
Aroostook County14
Property Crime in Caribou
United States48
Maine27
Aroostook County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 13 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 23 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 3 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Caribou
Inland Flooding36
Tornado8
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Caribou, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Caribou, ME
Opportunity Training Center
11 miles, S
Carleton Project
49 miles, S
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
49 miles, S
Lee Academy
103 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Caribou, ME
University of Maine at Presque Isle
12 miles, S
University of Maine at Fort Kent
42 miles, NW
University of Maine
138 miles, S
Husson University
145 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Caribou, ME
Cary Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Ar Gould Hospital
12 miles, S
Northern Maine Medical Center
43 miles, NW
Houlton Regional Hospital
49 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Caribou, ME
Bangor International Airport
147 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
249 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
296 miles, SW
Burlington International Airport
300 miles, SW