The Forks

Town in Somerset County, Maine

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The Forks is a town in Somerset County, Maine, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,266 ft (386 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caratunk, 6.1 miles S.

About The Forks

The Forks is a plantation in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census.

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Living in The Forks

Median household income
$65,865
Median home value
$271,700
Median age
59.7
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The Forks, ME population

The Forks had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census48
Density1 per sq mi (0 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

The Forks at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountySomerset County
TypeTown
Population48 (2020)
Land area39.57 sq mi (102.5 km²)
Water area1.91 sq mi (4.94 km²)
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Coordinates45.2996° N, 69.9283° W
ZIP code04985
Census code (GEOID)2302576190

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Frequently asked questions about The Forks

What county is The Forks in?

The Forks is in Somerset County, Maine.

What is the population of The Forks, ME?

48 people lived in The Forks at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of The Forks, ME?

The ZIP code of The Forks is 04985.

What is the elevation of The Forks?

1,266 feet (386 m) above sea level.

What towns are near The Forks?

Caratunk (6.1 mi), West Forks (6.7 mi), Moscow (11.6 mi), Pleasant Ridge (14.4 mi), Shirley (15.0 mi).

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