Island Falls, ME Demographics

A map of Island Falls's Population by Race

Island Falls, Maine has an estimated population of 359, a large increase from the 309 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.1% White, 1.1% Black, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Island Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Island Falls has become considerably 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 Island Falls, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 3.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Island Falls is ranked the 147th 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). Island Falls was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Island Falls's White Population

352 residents of Island Falls, or 98.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Island Falls is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Island Falls ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. White residents' share of Island Falls's population has increased from 93.2% to 98.1%.

Island Falls is more White than neighboring Oakfield (95.8% White), Houlton (94.3% White), East Millinocket (96.7% White), and Mattawamkeag (83.5% White). Island Falls is less White than neighboring Patten (98.5% White).

Island Falls's Black Population

4 residents of Island Falls, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Island Falls is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Island Falls ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Falls's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of Island Falls's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Island Falls is more Black than neighboring Oakfield (0% Black), Patten (0% Black), Houlton (0.6% Black), and East Millinocket (0% Black). Island Falls is less Black than neighboring Mattawamkeag (5% Black).

Island Falls's Asian Population

1 residents of Island Falls, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Island Falls is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Island Falls ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Island Falls's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Island Falls is more Asian than neighboring Oakfield (0% Asian), Patten (0% Asian), Houlton (0% Asian), East Millinocket (0% Asian), and Mattawamkeag (0% Asian).

Island Falls's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Island Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Island Falls is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Island Falls ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Island Falls's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Island Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakfield (2.4% Hispanic), Houlton (2.6% Hispanic), and East Millinocket (2.4% Hispanic).

Island Falls's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Island Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Island Falls is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Island Falls ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Island Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Island Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Patten (0.3% Native American/Other), Houlton (0.9% Native American/Other), East Millinocket (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mattawamkeag (0.9% Native American/Other).

Island Falls's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Island Falls, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Island Falls is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Island Falls ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Island Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Island Falls's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.6%.

Island Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakfield (1.8% Multiracial), Patten (1.2% Multiracial), Houlton (1.7% Multiracial), East Millinocket (0.7% Multiracial), and Mattawamkeag (10.6% 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.