Houlton
Town in Aroostook County, Maine
Houlton is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with 6,055 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 390 ft (119 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ludlow, 6.2 miles W.
- 6,055residents (2020 Census)
- 390 ftelevation · 119 m
- 36.7 sq miland area · 95.1 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 04730ZIP code
About Houlton
Houlton is a town in and the county seat of Aroostook County, Maine, United States, on the Canada–United States border. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 6,055. It is perhaps best known for being at the northern terminus of Interstate 95 and as the birthplace of Samantha Smith, a goodwill ambassador as a child during the Cold War. The town hosts the annual Houlton Agricultural Fair.
Its nickname is the "Shire Town". The Houlton High School sports teams are named "The Shiretowners". The Meduxnekeag River flows through the heart of the town, and the border with the Canadian province of New Brunswick is 3 mi (4.8 km) east of the town's center. Houlton was the home of Ricker College, which closed in 1978.
The primary settlement and center of the town is designated as a CDP with the same name. The headquarters of the federally recognized Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is based here.
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Living in Houlton
- Median household income
- $61,058
- Median home value
- $137,000
- Median rent
- $785/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Houlton had 6,055 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,055 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houlton at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Aroostook County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,055 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.71 sq mi (95.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1404° N, 67.8423° W |
| ZIP code | 04730 |
| Official website | houlton-maine.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300333980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houlton
- Ludlow6.2 mi W
- Hodgdon6.3 mi S
- Littleton6.6 mi N
- New Limerick6.6 mi W
- Hammond8.6 mi NW
- Linneus8.8 mi SW
- Smyrna12.6 mi W
- Monticello13.0 mi N
- Oakfield13.8 mi W
- Amity15.7 mi S
- Bridgewater18.9 mi N
- Dyer Brook19.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Houlton
What county is Houlton in?
Houlton is in Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the population of Houlton, ME?
6,055 people lived in Houlton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houlton, ME?
The ZIP code of Houlton is 04730.
What is the elevation of Houlton?
390 feet (119 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houlton?
Ludlow (6.2 mi), Hodgdon (6.3 mi), Littleton (6.6 mi), New Limerick (6.6 mi), Hammond (8.6 mi).
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