Demographics & People — Belfast, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,985 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,000 |
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| Median Age | 60.6 |
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| Total Households | 3,289 |
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| Family Households | 1,916 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0785 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,131 |
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| Black or African American | 131 |
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| Asian | 32 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,902 |
| English | 1,680 |
| Irish | 982 |
| Other groups | 650 |
| German | 594 |
| American | 479 |
| French (except Basque) | 427 |
| Scottish | 299 |
| European | 203 |
| Swedish | 177 |
Language
| English Only | 6,384 |
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| Spanish | 18 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,668 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 281 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,880 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belfast, Maine.
