Houlton, ME
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Living In Houlton, Maine Summary
Life in Houlton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Houlton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Houlton:
The population in Houlton is 5,057.
The median home value in Houlton is $112,900.
The median income in Houlton is $50,069.
The median rent in Houlton is $538.
The unemployment rate in Houlton is 19.5%.
The poverty rate in Houlton is 21.3%.
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Houlton, ME Crime Report
Crime in Houlton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Houlton. Key points include:
There were 116 total crimes in Houlton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Houlton is 1,910.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Houlton is 82.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Houlton is 1,828.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Houlton is -17.79% below the national average.
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Crime In Houlton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Houlton / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 116 | 1,910.7 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 82.4 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 82.4 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 111 | 1,828.4 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 131.8 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 103 | 1,696.6 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
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Houlton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Houlton
The current population in Houlton is 5,057. The population has increased 1.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,057 | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 4,693 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 4,746 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 4,725 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,778 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 4,840 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 4,965 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 5,029 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 4,992 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,985 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Houlton
Houlton is:
90.7% White with 4,586 White residents.
2.9% African American with 148 African American residents.
2.0% American Indian with 101 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 36 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 181 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Houlton | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 92.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 1.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Houlton
Houlton is 49.8% female with 2,516 female residents.
Houlton is 50.2% male with 2,540 male residents.
| Gender | Houlton | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Houlton for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Houlton completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Houlton completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Houlton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Houlton completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Houlton completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Houlton completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Houlton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Houlton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Houlton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Houlton | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Houlton, Maine
9.3% of households in Houlton earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Houlton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.7% of households in Houlton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Houlton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Houlton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Houlton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Houlton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Houlton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Houlton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Houlton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Houlton | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.7% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
