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Caribou, ME

Population
7,427
Median home
$120,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Caribou

With about 7,427 residents, Caribou is one of Maine's notable places. The median age is 52.3 and the median household income is $54,271. Homes carry a median value of $120,300, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.3%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,427
Median age
52.3
Median household income
$54,271
Per-capita income
$36,303
Poverty rate
11.8%
High-school grad or higher
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
15.8 min
Work from home
9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.7%
Sales & office24.6%
Service18.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%
Production, transportation & material moving8.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$120,300
Median gross rent
$696/mo
Owner-occupied
74.1%
Median year built
1959
Households
3,547
Avg. household size
2.04

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

Education

Schools

Caribou has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Caribou High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Caribou Community SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Caribou RegionalTechnology CtrGrades -2–-2

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime83% below national
Caribou67
Maine104
United States386
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime64% below national
Caribou710
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↓ 57% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Aroostook County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Caribou is in Aroostook County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Map of Caribou
Caribou, ME
Where Caribou is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddefordCaribou
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

McElwain HouseGray Memorial United Methodist Church and Parsonage
People searches in Caribou
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Nearby cities
Presque Isle (11 mi)Calais (122 mi)Old (136 mi)Eastport (140 mi)Bangor (145 mi)Brewer (147 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Caribou, ME (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Caribou, Maine.

Brian D Taylor, 56
Caribou · Other County · 04736
Richard T Taylor, 46ABSCONDER
Caribou · Aroostook County · 04736
AKA Richard Taylor, Richard Thomas Taylor

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

Caribou — frequently asked

What is the population of Caribou, Maine?
Caribou has a population of about 7,427, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Caribou?
The median home value in Caribou is $120,300, and the median gross rent is $696/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Caribou safe? What is the crime rate?
Caribou Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 67 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Caribou face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Aroostook County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Caribou?
Caribou has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Caribou?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Caribou. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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