Houlton town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Houlton town has a 2024 population of 6,067. Houlton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,049 in 2020.
The average household income in Houlton town is $72,039 with a poverty rate of 22.91%. The median age in Houlton town is 44.6 years: 39.6 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houlton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,540 | 91.65% |
| Native American | 234 | 3.87% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,482 | 2.29 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 1,172 | 1.15 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Married | 1,082 | 3.43 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 145 | 2.51 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 83 | 3.11 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 378 | 8.98% |
| Associates Degree | 401 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 627 | 14.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 356 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,668 | 39.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 660 | 15.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,776 | 3,304 | 862 |
| Native American | 145 | 131 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 110 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 103 | 47 |
| Black | 88 | 79 | 44 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,196 | $52,083 | $34,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,545 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,817 | $40,234 | $28,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,968 | $0 | $15,882 |
| Overall | $35,107 | $46,449 | $25,841 |
| Some College | $27,083 | $37,885 | $25,775 |
$35,107
Average Earnings
$46,449
Average Male
$25,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Houlton town residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,082 | 1,212 | 23.85% |
| Native | 227 | 60 | 26.43% |
| Multiple | 129 | 27 | 20.93% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
22.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.52%
Male Poverty Rate
29.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houlton town is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houlton town is Multiple, with 20.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.17% |
| High School | 23.39% |
| Some College | 20.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.24% |
| Female Employed | 13.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.11% |
| Male Employed | 11.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,353 | $103,910 |
| Households | $48,909 | $72,039 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,842 | $34,720 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
252
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 122 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 5.04% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 22.52% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
16%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.83%
Born in Houlton town
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
97.68% of Houlton town residents were born in the United States, with 80.83% having been born in Maine. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,042 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 6,047 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 6,052 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 6,057 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 6,062 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 6,067 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 6,072 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 6,077 | 21 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 6,056 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 6,049 | 246 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 5,803 | 32 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 5,771 | -35 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,806 | -67 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 5,873 | -44 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 5,917 | -66 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,983 | -30 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,013 | -50 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 6,063 | -53 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 6,116 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,120 | 0 | 0% |