Fort Fairfield, ME

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    2024 Population
    1,533
    US Senator
    Susan Collins
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Angus King
    Independent Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.9
    4.83% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.7%
    40.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,452
    21% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $158,300
    8.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    633
    5.8% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Fort Fairfield, 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.

    97.1% of the residents in Fort Fairfield, ME are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Fort Fairfield, ME was $158,300, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

    Most people in Fort Fairfield, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Fairfield, ME was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMaineAroostook County, MENortheast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME

    Population & Diversity

    Fort Fairfield, ME is home to a population of 1.53k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.02% of Fort Fairfield, ME residents were born outside of the country (77 people).

    In 2024, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.42k people) in Fort Fairfield, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 66 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 36 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Fort Fairfield, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Fairfield, ME was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Fairfield, ME
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.42k ± 312
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      66 ± 69
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      36 ± 48
    4.31%
    Hispanic Population
    66 people

    In 2024, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.42k people) in Fort Fairfield, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 66 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 36 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.31% of the people in Fort Fairfield, ME are hispanic (66 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fort Fairfield, ME as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maine.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      10,285 ± 2,481 people
    2. China
      2,950 ± 1,332 people
    3. Other Africa, not specified
      2,714 ± 1,278 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 10,285 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,950 and Other Africa, not specified with 2,714.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.02%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    77 people
    3.74%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    61 people

    As of 2024, 5.02% of Fort Fairfield, ME residents (77 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Fairfield, ME was 3.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      72 ± 62
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      50 ± 48

    Fort Fairfield, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fort Fairfield, ME.

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    Health

    93.5% of the population of Fort Fairfield, ME has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 28.2% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 8.74% on non-group plans, and 3.2% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Maine see 932 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (932 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.2% under 18 years, 12.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.52%
    Uninsured
    37.8%
    Employer Coverage
    28.2%
    Medicaid
    15.6%
    Medicare
    8.74%
    Non-Group
    3.2%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Fairfield, ME declined by 14.8% from 7.66% to 6.52%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Fort Fairfield, ME employs 633 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fort Fairfield, ME were Health Care & Social Assistance (199 people), Retail Trade (127 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (74 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($150,441), Retail Trade ($67,855), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,100).

    Employment

    Occupations

    633
    2024 Value
    ± 211
    −5.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 51.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Fairfield, ME declined at a rate of −5.8%, from 672 employees to 633 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Fairfield, ME, are Management Occupations (89 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (74 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (63 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Fairfield, ME.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    633
    2024 Value
    ± 211
    −5.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 51.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Fairfield, ME declined at a rate of −5.8%, from 672 employees to 633 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Fairfield, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (199 people), Retail Trade (127 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (74 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Fairfield, ME, though some of these residents may live in Fort Fairfield, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,800
    Median earning men ± $26,971
    $38,098
    Median earning women ± $23,575

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($144,083) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,053).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,654).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (52.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (1.08%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Maine

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    Susan Collins
    Senator from Maine2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1997
    Angus King
    Senator from Maine1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fort Fairfield, ME was $158,300 in 2024, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $145,800 to $158,300, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Fairfield, ME is 79.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fort Fairfield, ME have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Fairfield, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $158,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,520
    $601
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$192

    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 Fort Fairfield, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    79.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.3% of the housing units in Fort Fairfield, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,452
    Median Household Income
    ± $26,512
    758
    Number of Households
    ± 221

    In 2024, the median household income of the 758 households in Fort Fairfield, ME grew to $56,452 from the previous year's value of $46,654.

    The following chart displays the households in Fort Fairfield, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Fairfield, ME is from Maine.
    0.439
    2024 Wage GINI in Maine
    0.439
    2023 Wage GINI in Maine

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.15% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.1%)
    2. Carpooled (16.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (6%)

    In 2024, 77.1% of workers in Fort Fairfield, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.9%) and those who worked at home (6%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fort Fairfield, ME have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.87% of the workforce in Fort Fairfield, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Fairfield, ME (164 out of 1.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

    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.

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