Calais, ME Demographics

A map of Calais's Population by Race

Calais, Maine had a population of 3,079 in 2020. It was 91.8% White, 0.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Calais, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is the 45th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Calais's White Population

2,828 residents of Calais identify as White, or 91.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Calais roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Calais is more White than neighboring Eastport (88.1% White), Lubec (90.4% White), and Machias (88.7% White). Calais is less White than neighboring Woodland (92.4% White), and Vanceboro (94.7% White).

Calais's Black Population

11 residents of Calais identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Calais roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Calais is more Black than neighboring Woodland (0.1% Black). Calais is less Black than neighboring Lubec (1.5% Black), Vanceboro (1.1% Black), and Machias (3% Black).

Calais's Asian Population

20 residents of Calais identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Calais roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Calais is more Asian than neighboring Woodland (0% Asian), Eastport (0.3% Asian), Lubec (0% Asian), and Vanceboro (0% Asian). Calais is less Asian than neighboring Machias (1% Asian).

Calais's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Calais identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Calais roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is ranked #68 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Calais is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (1.2% Hispanic), Eastport (1.7% Hispanic), and Vanceboro (0% Hispanic). Calais is less Hispanic than neighboring Lubec (4.2% Hispanic), and Machias (2.6% Hispanic).

Calais's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Calais identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Calais roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Calais is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (0.5% Native American/Other), Lubec (0.3% Native American/Other), and Machias (1% Native American/Other). Calais is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eastport (5.1% Native American/Other), and Vanceboro (2.1% Native American/Other).

Calais's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Calais identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Calais roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Calais is ranked #88 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Calais is more Multiracial than neighboring Vanceboro (2.1% Multiracial). Calais is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (5.9% Multiracial), Eastport (4.3% Multiracial), and Machias (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.