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Belfast, ME

Waldo CountyElev. 26 m
Population
6,985
Median home
$307,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Belfast

With about 6,985 residents, Belfast is one of Maine's notable places. Belfast sits in Waldo County. The median age is 56.7 and the median household income is $61,322. Homes carry a median value of $307,700, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.5%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,985
Median age
56.7
Median household income
$61,322
Per-capita income
$45,129
Poverty rate
18.2%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black1.2%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.9%
Service19.1%
Sales & office12.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.4%
Production, transportation & material moving7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$307,700
Median gross rent
$986/mo
Owner-occupied
67.3%
Median year built
1969
Households
3,289
Avg. household size
2.07

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Belfast has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Belfast Area High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Troy A Howard Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Captain Albert W. Stevens SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
East Belfast SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime82% below national
Belfast71
Maine104
United States386
↑ 58% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime67% below national
Belfast635
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Belfast Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Belfast.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Waldo County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Belfast is in Waldo County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Belfast sits in Waldo County. Elevation ~26 m.

Map of Belfast
Belfast, ME
Where Belfast is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddefordBelfast
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Black Horse TavernFirst Church of BelfastHayford BlockWhite, James P., HouseMasonic TempleBelfast National BankBelfast Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Notable people from Belfast
Heather HemmensWilliam G. CrosbyWilliam V. PrattAlbert William StevensWilliam WilderDudley Allen SargentHenry E. NoyesHerbert L. FossHugh Dean McLellanSarah D'Alelio
People searches in Belfast
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Nearby cities
Rockland (21 mi)Brewer (29 mi)Ellsworth (29 mi)Bangor (30 mi)Waterville (32 mi)Augusta (36 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Belfast, ME (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Belfast, Maine.

Richard L Robinson Jr, 66ABSCONDER
Belfast · Waldo County · 04915
AKA Richard Robinc, Richard Robinson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Belfast — frequently asked

What is the population of Belfast, Maine?
Belfast has a population of about 6,985, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Belfast?
The median home value in Belfast is $307,700, and the median gross rent is $986/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Belfast safe? What is the crime rate?
Belfast Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 71 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Belfast face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Waldo County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, hurricane.
How many schools are in Belfast?
Belfast has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Belfast?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Belfast. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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