Calais, Maine
Calais: Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States
About
Calais is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,123 and a population density of 81 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,026 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Calais
| Population : | 3,026 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Different from : | Calais |
| Postal code : | 05667 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 802 |
| Area : | 38.6 km2 |
| Named for : | Calais |
| Altitude : | 1,109 feet / 338 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:33:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 78 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Calais is located at 45°11'2"N 67°16'36"W (45.1837600, -67.2766200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Calais
- Maple Corner
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Calais decreased by 3.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,123 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,104 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,084 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,067 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,032 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,014 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,999 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,992 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,995 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,005 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,026 | 0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,275 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,306 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -10.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,826 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,295 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 75.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 6.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 643 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
Calais zip code is 04619.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 23029
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $55,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $879 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $388 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $614 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,939 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,608 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,464 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 122,812 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,290 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,750 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,713 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 696 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 383 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 166 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 595 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 540 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,386.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.43 |
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People born in Calais (5)
People born in Calais, including politician Calvin C. Bliss, businessman and politician John C. F. Slayton, attorney J. Ward Carver, .
List
- George H. Guernsey (American architect (1839-1900)) he was born in 01/01/1839
- Dora V. Wheelock (American temperance activist, writer) she was born in 26/08/1847
Schools in Calais
College & universities near Calais, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161581 | Washington County Community College | Calais (ME) | 04619 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Calais, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Machias | 1,844 | Town in Washington County, Maine |
| Jonesport | 1,332 | City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America |
| East Machias | 1,305 | City in Washington County, Maine, United States of America |
| Milbridge | 1,301 | Town in Washington County, Maine, United States |
| Eastport | 1,275 | City in Washington County, Maine, United States |
| Lubec | 1,267 | Town in Maine |
| Addison | 1,265 | Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cherryfield | 1,167 | City in United States of America |
| Steuben | 1,148 | Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Woodland | 1,141 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine |
| Harrington | 970 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Machiasport | 961 | Town of the United States |
| Perry | 934 | Town in Washington County, Maine, United States |
| Princeton | 799 | Town in Washington County, Maine, United States |
| Pembroke | 796 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Jonesboro | 597 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Calais distances to largest Maine cities
