Belfast, ME Profile
Belfast, ME, population 6,692, is located
in Maine's Waldo county,
about 157.4 miles from Manchester and 169.7 miles from Lowell.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Belfast has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Belfast's population has declined by about 1%.
Belfast's property crime levels tend to be higher than Maine's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Belfast tend to be much higher than Maine's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,384 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,595 | 3.31% |
| 2002 | 6,675 | 1.21% |
| 2003 | 6,739 | 0.96% |
| 2004 | 6,754 | 0.22% |
| 2005 | 6,734 | -0.30% |
| 2006 | 6,768 | 0.50% |
| 2007 | 6,694 | -1.09% |
| 2008 | 6,695 | 0.01% |
| 2009 | 6,692 | -0.04% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,400 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 264 |
| 2002 | 278 |
| 2003 | 326 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 204 |
| 2006 | 175 |
| 2007 | 87 |
| 2008 | 177 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 178 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 2003 |
0 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 |
1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 |
0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,602 |
| 2002 | 3,673 |
| 2003 | 3,140 |
| 2004 | 3,669 |
| 2005 | 3,687 |
| 2006 | 3,376 |
| 2007 | 3,903 |
| 2008 | 3,223 |
| 2009 | 2,961 |
| 2010 | 3,764 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
22 |
199 |
11 |
| 2002 |
25 |
199 |
14 |
| 2003 |
26 |
178 |
8 |
| 2004 |
27 |
216 |
9 |
| 2005 |
34 |
211 |
8 |
| 2006 |
38 |
185 |
9 |
| 2007 |
31 |
233 |
4 |
| 2008 |
51 |
162 |
6 |
| 2009 |
45 |
146 |
9 |
| 2010 |
39 |
206 |
9 |
Location
| Elevation | 103 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 34 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 4.3 Square Miles |
