Caribou, ME Demographics

A map of Caribou's Population by Race

Caribou, Maine has an estimated population of 7,382, a less than 1% change from the 7,396 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Caribou, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Caribou has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Caribou, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 16.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caribou is ranked the 21st 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). Caribou was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caribou's White Population

6,751 residents of Caribou, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caribou is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Caribou ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caribou's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Caribou's population has decreased from 92.7% to 91.5%.

Caribou is more White than neighboring Washburn (89.2% White), and Presque Isle (90.1% White). Caribou is less White than neighboring Limestone (97.5% White), Fort Fairfield (92.8% White), and Mapleton (93.8% White).

Caribou's Black Population

11 residents of Caribou, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caribou is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Caribou ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caribou's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Caribou's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Caribou is more Black than neighboring Fort Fairfield (0% Black), and Mapleton (0% Black). Caribou is less Black than neighboring Limestone (1.5% Black), Washburn (0.6% Black), and Presque Isle (1.7% Black).

Caribou's Asian Population

30 residents of Caribou, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caribou is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Caribou ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caribou's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Caribou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Caribou is less Asian than neighboring Limestone (0.5% Asian), Washburn (1% Asian), Presque Isle (0.8% Asian), Fort Fairfield (0.5% Asian), and Mapleton (1.4% Asian).

Caribou's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Caribou, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caribou is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Caribou ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caribou's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Caribou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Caribou is more Hispanic than neighboring Limestone (0.1% Hispanic), and Mapleton (0% Hispanic). Caribou is less Hispanic than neighboring Washburn (2.6% Hispanic), Presque Isle (1.4% Hispanic), and Fort Fairfield (4.3% Hispanic).

Caribou's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Caribou, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Caribou is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Caribou ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caribou's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caribou's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Caribou is more Native American/Other than neighboring Limestone (0% Native American/Other), Fort Fairfield (0% Native American/Other), and Mapleton (0% Native American/Other). Caribou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washburn (4.6% Native American/Other), and Presque Isle (2.5% Native American/Other).

Caribou's Multiracial Population

423 residents of Caribou, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caribou is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Caribou ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caribou's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Caribou's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.7%.

Caribou is more Multiracial than neighboring Limestone (0.5% Multiracial), Washburn (2% Multiracial), Presque Isle (3.4% Multiracial), Fort Fairfield (2.3% Multiracial), and Mapleton (4.8% 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.