Caribou, ME Demographics

A map of Caribou's Population by Race

Caribou, Maine had a population of 7,396 in 2020. It was 92.7% White, 0.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Caribou, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is the 21st 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).

Caribou's White Population

6,856 residents of Caribou identify as White, or 92.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Caribou roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is ranked #61 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Caribou is more White than neighboring Presque Isle (90% White). Caribou is less White than neighboring Limestone (93.1% White), Washburn (95.5% White), Fort Fairfield (95.2% White), and Mapleton (94.7% White).

Caribou's Black Population

44 residents of Caribou identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Caribou roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Caribou is more Black than neighboring Washburn (0.5% Black), and Mapleton (0.5% Black). Caribou is less Black than neighboring Limestone (0.9% Black), and Presque Isle (0.9% Black).

Caribou's Asian Population

50 residents of Caribou identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Caribou roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is ranked #76 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Caribou is more Asian than neighboring Limestone (0% Asian), Washburn (0.3% Asian), Fort Fairfield (0.2% Asian), and Mapleton (0.5% Asian). Caribou is less Asian than neighboring Presque Isle (1.4% Asian).

Caribou's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Caribou identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Caribou roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Caribou is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Fairfield (0.8% Hispanic), and Mapleton (0.8% Hispanic). Caribou is less Hispanic than neighboring Limestone (2.4% Hispanic), Washburn (1.4% Hispanic), and Presque Isle (1.9% Hispanic).

Caribou's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Caribou identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Caribou roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is ranked #12 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Caribou is more Native American/Other than neighboring Limestone (0.6% Native American/Other), Washburn (0.1% Native American/Other), Fort Fairfield (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mapleton (0.8% Native American/Other). Caribou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Presque Isle (2.7% Native American/Other).

Caribou's Multiracial Population

236 residents of Caribou identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Caribou roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Caribou is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Caribou is more Multiracial than neighboring Limestone (3% Multiracial), Washburn (2.1% Multiracial), Presque Isle (3% Multiracial), Fort Fairfield (2.3% Multiracial), and Mapleton (2.7% Multiracial).

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