Fort Kent
Town in Aroostook County, Maine
Fort Kent is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with 4,067 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Canada, 5.0 miles SE.
- 4,067residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 54.1 sq miland area · 140.2 km²
- 75 / sq mipopulation density
- 04781ZIP code
About Fort Kent
Fort Kent (French: Fort-Kent) is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States, surrounding a village of the same name situated at the confluence of the Fish River and the Saint John River, on the border with New Brunswick, Canada. The population was 4,067 in the 2020 census.
Fort Kent is home to an Olympic biathlete training center, an annual CAN-AM dogsled race, and the Fort Kent Blockhouse — built as a defensive bulwark during the Aroostook War, and in modern times designated a national historic site. Principal industries include agriculture (particularly potatoes and forestry) and textiles. Fort Kent is the northern terminus of U.S. 1 and the ending point of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
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Living in Fort Kent
- Median household income
- $56,270
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Median rent
- $926/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Fort Kent had 4,067 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,067 |
|---|---|
| Density | 75 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Kent at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Aroostook County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,067 (2020) |
| Land area | 54.12 sq mi (140.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2186° N, 68.5485° W |
| ZIP code | 04781 |
| Official website | fortkent.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300325755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Kent
- New Canada5.0 mi SE
- Wallagrass5.6 mi SW
- Frenchville8.0 mi NE
- St. John9.5 mi SW
- St. Agatha10.9 mi E
- Eagle Lake12.2 mi SW
- Madawaska14.8 mi E
- St. Francis15.9 mi W
- Winterville17.7 mi S
- Grand Isle19.2 mi E
- Westmanland22.0 mi SE
- Stockholm22.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Kent
What county is Fort Kent in?
Fort Kent is in Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the population of Fort Kent, ME?
4,067 people lived in Fort Kent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Kent, ME?
The ZIP code of Fort Kent is 04781.
What is the elevation of Fort Kent?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Kent?
New Canada (5.0 mi), Wallagrass (5.6 mi), Frenchville (8.0 mi), St. John (9.5 mi), St. Agatha (10.9 mi).
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