Calais, ME Demographics

A map of Calais's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,915	2,828	94.1%	91.8%
Black	88	11	2.8%	0.4%
Hispanic	54	55	1.7%	1.8%
Multiracial	21	110	0.7%	3.6%
Asian	16	20	0.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	3	55	0.1%	1.8%

Calais, Maine has an estimated population of 3,097, a less than 1% change from the 3,079 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 2.8% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calais, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calais has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Calais, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calais is ranked the 48th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 places. 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 was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calais's White Population

2,915 residents of Calais, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calais is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Calais ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calais's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Calais's population has increased from 91.8% to 94.1%.

Calais is more White than neighboring Woodland (90.6% White), Eastport (91.6% White), Vanceboro (90.2% White), and Machias (89.3% White). Calais is less White than neighboring Lubec (94.9% White).

Calais's Black Population

88 residents of Calais, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calais is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Calais ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calais's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Calais's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.8%.

Calais is more Black than neighboring Woodland (0% Black), Eastport (0% Black), Lubec (0% Black), Vanceboro (0% Black), and Machias (0% Black).

Calais's Asian Population

16 residents of Calais, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calais is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Calais ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calais's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Calais's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Calais is more Asian than neighboring Woodland (0% Asian), Eastport (0% Asian), Lubec (0% Asian), and Machias (0% Asian). Calais is less Asian than neighboring Vanceboro (3.3% Asian).

Calais's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Calais, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calais is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Calais ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calais's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Calais's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Calais is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (0% Hispanic), and Eastport (1.6% Hispanic). Calais is less Hispanic than neighboring Lubec (5.1% Hispanic), Vanceboro (4.1% Hispanic), and Machias (2.4% Hispanic).

Calais's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Calais, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calais is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Calais ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calais's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 94.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calais's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.1%.

Calais is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lubec (0% Native American/Other), and Vanceboro (0% Native American/Other). Calais is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland (3.2% Native American/Other), Eastport (2.9% Native American/Other), and Machias (1% Native American/Other).

Calais's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Calais, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calais is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Calais ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calais's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Calais's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.7%.

Calais is more Multiracial than neighboring Lubec (0% Multiracial). Calais is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (6.2% Multiracial), Eastport (4% Multiracial), Vanceboro (2.5% Multiracial), and Machias (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.