Houlton, ME Profile
Houlton, ME, population 5,270, is located
in Maine's Aroostook county,
about 280.3 miles from Manchester and 296.4 miles from Lowell.
Through the 90's Houlton's population has declined by about 6%.
Houlton's property crime levels tend to be higher than Maine's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Houlton tend to be about the same as Maine's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 40.80 |
| Males | 37.60 |
| Females | 44.00 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 12.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 10.00% | | Over 60: | 17.00% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,162 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 138 |
| 2002 | 106 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 140 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 95 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forcible Rape |
8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Robbery |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault |
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,712 |
| 2002 | 3,970 |
| 2003 | 3,535 |
| 2004 | 3,771 |
| 2005 | 2,261 |
| 2006 | 3,451 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Burglary |
77 |
52 |
60 |
59 |
24 |
46 |
| Larceny, Theft |
225 |
192 |
158 |
176 |
112 |
166 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
6 |
17 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
6 |
| Arson |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2
|
Location
| Elevation | 366 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 7.7 Square Miles |
