As of the census of 2000, there were 3,447 people, 1,486 households, and 904 families residing in the city. The population density was 39.1/km sq (101.3/mi sq). There were 1,921 housing units at an average density of 21.8/km sq (56.4/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 0.35% Black or Race (United States Census)African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.49% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic AmericanHispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,486 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $24,623, and the median income for a family was $39,118. Males had a median income of $37,684 versus $20,058 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,135. About 11.1% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calais%2C_Maine