Calais
City in Washington County, Maine
Calais is a city in Washington County, Maine, with 3,079 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baring, 5.5 miles SW.
- 3,079residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 34.3 sq miland area · 88.9 km²
- 90 / sq mipopulation density
- 04619ZIP code
About Calais
Calais (; similar to the word "callous") is a city in Washington County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 3,079, making Calais the largest municipality by population in Washington County, but the third least-populous city in Maine (after Hallowell and Eastport). The city has three Canada–US border crossings (known as ports of entry) over the St. Croix River connecting to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.
Calais was named after the city of Calais, France. It has been a city of commerce and is recognized as the primary shopping center of eastern Washington County and of Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Retail, service, and construction businesses are the primary components of the Calais economy.
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Living in Calais
- Median household income
- $64,096
- Median home value
- $111,100
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Calais had 3,079 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,079 |
|---|---|
| Density | 90 per sq mi (35 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Calais at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,079 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.32 sq mi (88.9 km²) |
| Water area | 5.77 sq mi (14.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1432° N, 67.2178° W |
| ZIP code | 04619 |
| Official website | calaismaine.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2309585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Calais
- Baring5.5 mi SW
- Robbinston6.2 mi SE
- Meddybemps9.4 mi SW
- Woodland9.4 mi W
- Charlotte9.5 mi S
- Baileyville11.2 mi W
- Perry12.4 mi SE
- Alexander13.2 mi W
- Cooper14.6 mi SW
- Princeton15.1 mi W
- Dennysville15.2 mi S
- Pembroke16.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Calais
What county is Calais in?
Calais is in Washington County, Maine.
What is the population of Calais, ME?
3,079 people lived in Calais at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Calais, ME?
The ZIP code of Calais is 04619.
What is the elevation of Calais?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Calais?
Baring (5.5 mi), Robbinston (6.2 mi), Meddybemps (9.4 mi), Woodland (9.4 mi), Charlotte (9.5 mi).
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