Calais city, Maine
Calais city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Calais city is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,083. The land area covers 34.32 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,083 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,420 | ±138 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,636 | ±154 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,420 | ±138 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 216 | ±127 |
| Median Home Value | $111,100 | ±$36,347 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,010 | ±$199 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,096 | ±$9,954 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,734 | ±$6,209 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | ±8.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 626 | ±256 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,409 | ±202 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.5% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF CALAIS
GUS Population: 3,105 (2024)
ID: 105832
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 413, CALAIS ME 04619-0413
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GUS Population: 31,383 (2024)
ID: 166157
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 297, MACHIAS ME 04654
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Calais | PK-06 | Calais, ME | |
| Regular School Calais | 07-12 | Calais, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Calais | N | Calais, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Alexander, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pembroke, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Perry, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Perry, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 24 HOSPITAL LANE, CALAIS, ME, 04619 |
(207) 454-7521
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Washington County Community College
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College | 2.0 mi away | One College Drive, Calais, ME, 04619 |
2074541000
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CALAIS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 9 UNION STREET, CALAIS, ME, 04619 |
(207) 454-2758
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WOODLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 169 MAIN STREET, BAILEYVILLE, ME, 04694 |
(207) 427-3235
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PEMBROKE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 221 OLD COUNTY ROAD, PEMBROKE, ME, 04666 |
(207) 726-4745
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LINCOLN MEMORIAL LIBRARY - DENNYSVILLE
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 17 KING STREET, DENNYSVILLE, ME, 04628 |
(207) 726-4750
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PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 40 MAIN STREET, PRINCETON, ME, 04668 |
(207) 796-5333
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PEAVEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 26 WATER STREET, EASTPORT, ME, 04631 |
(207) 853-4021
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LUBEC MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 55 WATER STREET, LUBEC, ME, 04652 |
(207) 733-2491
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROBBINSTON, ME US, located 6.2 miles from Calais city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7° | 11.0° | 19.9° | 4.85" | 24.8" |
| February | 31.6° | 12.7° | 22.1° | 4.17" | 21.9" |
| March | 39.7° | 21.8° | 30.8° | 4.82" | 18.9" |
| April | 50.8° | 32.1° | 41.4° | 4.39" | 6.0" |
| May | 62.2° | 41.2° | 51.7° | 4.35" | 0.2" |
| June | 70.9° | 49.9° | 60.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.9° | 56.1° | 66.5° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.8° | 55.8° | 66.3° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.1° | 49.0° | 59.0° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.6° | 39.4° | 48.0° | 5.43" | 0.3" |
| November | 45.2° | 30.2° | 37.7° | 5.50" | 3.6" |
| December | 34.4° | 19.4° | 26.9° | 6.27" | 19.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Woodland CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Eastport city | City | 19.1 mi | — |
| Lubec CDP | CDP | 22.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302909585. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.