Caribou
City in Aroostook County, Maine
Caribou is a city in Aroostook County, Maine, with 7,396 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Fairfield, 4.7 miles SE.
- 7,396residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 79.3 sq miland area · 205.4 km²
- 93 / sq mipopulation density
- 04742ZIP code
About Caribou
Caribou is the second largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. Its population was 7,396 at the 2020 census. The city is a service center for the agricultural and tourism industries, and the location of a National Weather Service Forecast Office.
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Living in Caribou
- Median household income
- $53,709
- Median home value
- $134,100
- Median rent
- $757/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Caribou had 7,396 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,396 |
|---|---|
| Density | 93 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Caribou at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Aroostook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,396 (2020) |
| Land area | 79.29 sq mi (205.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8365° N, 67.9361° W |
| ZIP code | 04742 |
| Official website | cariboumaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2310565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Caribou
- Fort Fairfield4.7 mi SE
- Limestone6.0 mi NE
- Washburn8.8 mi W
- Woodland9.3 mi W
- Presque Isle10.6 mi S
- Mapleton12.5 mi SW
- New Sweden12.8 mi NW
- Caswell13.0 mi N
- Perham13.8 mi W
- Easton14.7 mi S
- Wade15.0 mi W
- Castle Hill16.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Caribou
What county is Caribou in?
Caribou is in Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the population of Caribou, ME?
7,396 people lived in Caribou at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Caribou, ME?
The ZIP code of Caribou is 04742.
What is the elevation of Caribou?
449 feet (137 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Caribou?
Fort Fairfield (4.7 mi), Limestone (6.0 mi), Washburn (8.8 mi), Woodland (9.3 mi), Presque Isle (10.6 mi).
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